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The city of Seattle hopes the threat of heavy fines will pressure negligent landowners to follow the rules.

A new program, called "Clean up Your Act," will increase fines for landlords and property owners who refuse to repair run down…MORE

Former Sea-Tac International Airport director Gina Mae Lindsey has landed in Los Angeles.

Los Angles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has named Lindsey executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

If confirmed by the city…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

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

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

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

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

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