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Burien council members honored on April 16 retiring city resource manager and clerk Jan Roegner, who has served as since incorporation in 1993.

Roegner has trained many of the current staff, negotiating the contract that allowed council…MORE

The Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center started in the 1960s as the state's first multi-district high school vocational program.

But Highline district officials think the center's name has become as dated as such '60s expressions as "groovy…MORE

King County Housing Authority officials made an eleventh-hour bid last week to keep most of the Lora Lake Apartments open.

The 200-plus apartments at Des Moines Memorial Drive just south of State Route 518 are scheduled to be vacated in…MORE

The work on California Avenue between Genesee Street and Spokane Street is progressing at a rapid pace, says the Seattle Department of Transportation.

Crews are repairing the underlying base of the street and are improving curb ramps to…MORE

Members of a steering committee charged with proposing modifications to West Seattle High's four-period day aren't making as much progress as they had hoped.

The group, comprised of West Seattle High staff and parents, has been meeting…MORE

King County is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, tidewater and upland habitat.

Projects may include water quality protection measures, stream, lake…MORE

Swedish Medical Center Opens New Clinic

The Swedish Medical Center has opened the Swedish Midwifery and Women's Health Clinic in the Ballard Medical Plaza,

The staff includes three experienced certified nurse midwives.

A full…MORE

As wireless communication companies seek permission to erect more and more cellphone towers on West Seattle apartment buildings, it's difficult to figure out how many antennas there are because the city doesn't keep a running total and companies…MORE

The fire marshal's office with South King Fire & Rescue is scheduled to receive a $2,500 grant on Thursday, April 26, to fund specialized equipment for a fire investigation vehicle.

Jerry Kenkel, vice-president and San Francisco…MORE

The Ballard Historical Society is unveiling a series of new history markers along the Ballard Avenue Landmark District on Saturday.

The event takes place at 11 a.m. at Marvin's Garden Park, at the base of the old bell tower. A two by three…MORE