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Burien again is looking for a developer to build a full-service hotel and conference center in the city's downtown business district.

The planned hotel, with about 200 guest rooms plus deluxe condominiums on the top floors, will be located…MORE

The city of Seattle is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards.

The awards will honor the diversity and excellence of Seattle's small businesses, and their contribution to the city's economic vitality and…MORE

Superintendent Raj Manhas and Chief Academic Officer Carla Santorno have announced principal appointments for the 2007-2008 school year.

"I am very impressed by the caliber of the individuals appointed to principal roles for 2007-2008,"…MORE

A water taxi from Shilshole to downtown Seattle, light rail to the University of Washington and a long-time plan for a Sound Transit commuter rail stop could help ease Ballard's growing congestion, but none are likely for many years.

The…MORE

The Midway Sewer District transferred on April 30 ownership of more than two miles of existing pipeline to the Des Moines Creek Basin Committee for use as a creek high-flow bypass.

The committee includes the cities of Des Moines and SeaTac…MORE

When the weather in Federal Way turns nice this spring and summer, look for Tim Moran around Celebration Park. Moran operates a business called Funcycles, which rents electric-assist bicycles and other wheeled machines for touring around…MORE

A worldwide "Kids Day America/International" on Saturday May 19 will feature an event at the Ballard Commons Park from noon to 3 p.m. There will be free health screenings and information on disease prevention and health promotion.

"We are…MORE

Highline School District Superintendent John Welch is the recipient of the Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award in the large-size school district category.

Jim Menzies of the PEMCO (Insurance) Foundation and Washington…MORE

Burien Mayor Joan McGilton will cut the ribbon to officially open the American Cancer Society's Cancer Resource Center at Highline Cancer Center at noon on Tuesday, May 22.

An open house and tours of the Cancer Resource Center will be held…MORE

When it comes to gardening trends, small is beautiful. Look up - hanging flower baskets are hot right now. Look down - containers can brighten a deck or patio without anyone having to pull acres of weeds.

May is when gardening season moves…MORE