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The SeaTac USO Center was established at Sea-Tac International Airport in July 1966.

In the 39 years since, USO and its volunteers have worked around-the-clock, assisting over three million members of America's traveling military and their…MORE

Dean Wong

If your hearing has declined and you don't have the money to buy a hearing aid, the Ballard Lions are ready to assist you.

The Ballard Lions Neighborhood Hearing Project can provide hearing aids to anyone living in the…MORE

Times/News Correspondent

Seventeen-year-old Taelor Marks told his little sister he would drive her to school every day when she was old enough for kindergarten to keep her safe.

But Taelor never got that chance.

Taelor, his…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

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