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The two "return-to-terminal" ramps at Sea-Tac International Airport were permanently closed on Oct. 9.

They will be demolished in the next several weeks to clear the way for the light rail extension from South 154th Street to the airport…MORE

Doug Schulze will trade one prosperous waterfront community for another on Nov. 1 when he becomes Normandy Park's new city manager.

He has spent the past 10 years as city manager of Medina.

Schulze came to Medina from Minnesota. He…MORE

In a move that is being questioned by some fire district taxpayers, the North Highline Fire commissioners raised long-time Chief Russ Pritchard's salary to $198,000 per year at their Sept. 7 meeting.

Pritchard will receive the 57 percent…MORE

A surge of sidewalk cafes are turning trendy Ballard inside out. They're good for business, customers love them, and new zoning permits are getting the green light.

From 2001 to 2005, just one establishment per year recieved a sidewalk…MORE

Businesses and community groups in Ballard are criticizing Seattle and Washington State Departments of Transportation for failing to adequately evaluate economic risks from what could be as many as 10 years of traffic headaches building an…MORE

A new playground project now in the fundraising stage, could brighten up the playground behind the Salmon Bay School.

The 35-year-old field has cracked asphalt with weeds coming up.

The Des Moines City Council launched a discussion last week about proposed changes to the marina.

Remodeling the harbormaster's house, building a marina hardware store, adding more guest moorage and replacing the bulkhead are options that…MORE

SeaTac voters have refused in a very close contest to raise their property taxes to pay for two new fire stations and hire more firefighters.

Final results, certified by King County Elections Friday, showed 1,526 votes (49.24 percent)…MORE

The Elliott Bay Water Taxi ended its ninth sailing season at last Saturday evening by marking the completion of its most successful season yet.

King County Metro Transit projects overall ridership for the season will be more than 118,000…MORE

Showcase 2006 happens Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.

Billed as "A Feast of the Burien Arts Community," this year's free event is one for the entire family.

Produced by the Burien Coalition for the…MORE