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Allegations of "potential misappropriation of funds" at Arbor Heights Elementary School have been investigated by the Seattle School District and "no misuse of funds" was found, Stephen Nielsen, financial and business services manager told the…MORE

Last spring a girl at Whitman Middle School tripped on the basketball court when her foot got caught between a crack in the pavement.

Fortunately a group of parents and staff were in the process of writing a grant to fund a playground…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels unveiled three new programs aimed at ensuring the city will have plenty of water available for fire-fighting and household use in the event of a disaster.

"As we saw in New Orleans, dependable sources of water for…MORE

For a child, a birthday party is great fun. For the kids at the Small Faces Child Development Center, a visit by Miss Washington 2005, Tina Marie Mares, is icing on the cake.

The Small Faces Child Development Center celebrated its 30th…MORE

Larry Phillips, current chair of the Metropolitan King County Council, wants to keep his council seat this election year and plans to do so by promoting his involvement in communities within his council District 4.

Despite all the…MORE

About 35 Ballard residents gathered last week to discuss possible improvements to 14th Avenue Northwest, a heavily used street that has caused many of the nearby residents concern over its safety and aesthetic value to the neighborhood.

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Governor Christine Gregoire said she plans create an initiative to clean and preserve the Puget Sound, causing the Metropolitan King County Council, and many other interested organizations, to discuss the possible challenges the County will face…MORE

More relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina has been sent from the Highline area - including donations from throughout America.

This time it's with the help of a national radio show host based in Seattle and a warehouse in North…MORE

Temperatures in Iraq are starting to cool down, thanks to the help of a local company.

Tukwila-based Red Dot Corp. has been working since April 2004 on special air conditioning units for armored Humvees in Iraq.

Since then, they…MORE

Michael Lafreniere has been appointed director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services for the city of Burien.

Lafreniere, who has been parks and recreation director in Fife for the past seven years, will start in his new position Oct…MORE