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Freight rail adds $28.5 billion to Washington's economy each year, according to a new economic impact assessment conducted by a leading economist.

"Washington's prosperity depends on trade and freight rail is a critical link that gives the…MORE

At a school-wide prayer assembly this week, members of the Society of the Friends of St. Patrick in Seattle presented St. Alphonsus Parish School at check for $10,000 to go towards stu-dent scholarships. The money was raised during an auction at…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation will install the last portion of striping for the Holman Road NW Paving Project early next week. This work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7.

During…MORE

Seattle residents who are interested installing rain gardens or cisterns can meet with contractors at a free event Oct. 11 in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle.

The RainWise Program offers eligible Seattle homeowners rebates that…MORE

Citizens who want to participate in the Nov. 4 general election should prepare now. King County Elections will mail general election ballots to all registered voters on Oct. 15, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their name…MORE

Seattle joins over 125 cities worldwide in a march to raise international awareness of the effect that illegal poaching of ivory and horn is having on elephants and rhinos. As a result of increased demand for these illegal body parts, these…MORE

Dynamic, fun, and unafraid, Smokey Brights shine a powerful light on their dark side with Taste For Blood. Slated for a November 11th release, with Taste For Blood Smokey Brights have embraced the unknown and found something bigger, expansive,…MORE

The American Planning Association (APA) today announced that Fremont in Seattle, Washington has earned the designation as one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2014 and Rainier Vista has earned the designation as one of 10 Great Public Spaces for…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation will install the last portion of striping for the Holman Road NW Paving Project this weekend. This work will take place between 7 AM and 5 PM on Friday, Oct. 3, with possible additional work on Saturday,…MORE

Update: September 30, 5:31 p.m.

Seattle Fire Department spokesperson, Kyle Moore, said that the flames were pouring out of the sides of the building by the time firefighters arrived at approximately 12:05 p.m.

“It was a defensive…MORE