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A new scam cropping up in e-mail boxes is preying on Seattle residents, say Seattle Police. The scam e-mail, which first appeared in December, threatens to kill recipients if they do not pay thousands of dollars to the sender, who purports to be…MORE

The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a 2.5 percent fare increase for Washington State Ferries that was effective May 1.

The increase is less than the 4 percent increase proposed by the commission in the 2007 tariff…MORE

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's annual elections will be conducted Thursday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount View Elementary School, 10811 12th Ave.

A court date of June 19 has been set for Alex Coberly, the principal at Whittier Elementary school who has been charged with a misdemeanor count of indecent exposure by the Seattle City Attorney's office.

Coberly's attorney, David Vogel…MORE

Seattle Public Schools is hosting two community workshops and a series of drop-in meetings from May 16 to 30 so that parents and community members can offer their ideas and learn more about the Board's review of the Student Assignment Plan, a…MORE

With Puget Sound in the background, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law at Des Moines Beach Park on May 7 legislation designed to protect and restore this prominent estuary.

Gregoire also announced the appointment of Bill Ruckelshaus,…MORE

Seattle City Light is seeking community input about what should be done with a former substation lot in the Sunset Hill neighborhood; it could go to another city department, be sold to the highest bidder or become public open space.

The…MORE

Who are the Trusted Advocates? If you're an average White Center-ite the term "Trusted Advocate" may not ring a bell.

But chances are you've met at least one of them and that you're already aware of the work they've been doing here. One of…MORE

Highline Public Schools superintendent John Welch has been named "the most effective administrator" among large districts in the state.

Welch received the Robert J. Handy Award, presented by the Washington School Administrators Association…MORE

As students and staff at Viewlands Elementary go about their daily routines, the reality of school closures is sinking in.

"It's starting to get a little sad around here because people are realizing that we are doing things for the last…MORE