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Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, has been appointed by Lt. Gov. Brad Owen to the Maritime Industries Joint Legislative Task Force.

The task force was created by a bill that passed the Legislature, HB 2580, which was introduced by 36th…MORE

Suicide at North Seattle College early this morning UPDATE May 20, 3:35 p.m.

Since this case is a suicide and under investigation, SPD is unable to release the full report to the Ballard News-Tribune. However, SPD said that the victim died…MORE

By Kate O'Connell

Efforts to avoid cuts to King County Metro services have landed close to home with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray unveiling a new proposal to save Seattle-centric routes.

After the failure of King County’s Proposition 1…MORE

World class mountaineer Lou Whittaker came to his alma mater West Seattle High School on May 19 to make a special film presentation, A Life in the Mountains recounting his life as a climber on peaks all over the world.

He and his twin…MORE

Planning/Design of Steps at Stevens West Seattle High School Commons 3000 California Ave. S.W. This is a neighborhood connectivity project and all are invited: Community Design Workshop #3 - Mon., June 9, 7-9 p.m. Review and Critique Final…MORE

By Steve Shay

Following Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's extensive search for a new police chief beginning Jan. 8, it was announced at 10:00 a.m. today, May 19, that former Boston police chief, Kathleen O'Toole will get the post. The first female…MORE

By Shakira Ericksen

A public hearing to determine whether or not Normandy Park City Council would rent new chambers took a dramatic turn when the owner withdrew the lease offer after barely two hours of the public hearing.

Over 70…MORE

by Steve Shay Following Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's extensive search for a new police chief beginning Jan. 8, it was announced at 10:00 a.m. today, May 19, that former Boston police chief, Kathleen O'Toole will get the post. The first female police…MORE

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today announced Kathleen O’Toole as his nominee for chief of the Seattle Police Department.

“I made a commitment to find the best possible chief of police for Seattle, and that’s exactly what I have found in…MORE

Forecasters were predicting showers during the morning start of the West Seattle 5K but mother nature had a different story opening up to blue skies and warm sunny weather that lasted well into the afternoon. About 830 runners/walkers showed up…MORE