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It should be quieter and less dangerous in SeaTac and Des Moines this Fourth of July.

This will be the first Independence Day that a complete ban on fireworks goes into effect in the two cities.

Out of more than 450 project entries, the Seattle Public Library Ballard branch was one of 11 winners nationwide to receive the American Institute of Architects Honor Award (AIA) that recognizes design excellence.

As a veteran of three wars, retired Sgt. Maj. Jack Jaunal has racked up 33 years of military service and a stack of 22 awards that begin with a Purple Heart Medal.

Jaunal, who will preside as grand marshal over Burien's Fourth of July…MORE

Crown Hill Business Association member Cinny Burrell said she knows it could take years, even decades, to transform Crown Hill into a destination neighborhood, one that entices people to stay awhile rather than just driving through.

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Tyrone Curry, a Highline School District employee for 30 years who works four jobs, now can add "Lottery Millionaire" to his resume.

The 55-year-old Evergreen High School custodian is Washington's latest millionaire -winning $3.4 million…MORE

Seattle Fire Fighters responded to the Ballard Library on the morning of June 20 after a librarian collecting books from the book drop box burned her finger on an unknown, sticky white powder.

Seattle Fire Department Public Information…MORE

The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved on June 22 a permit that allows Highline Community College to take the next step in rebuilding the Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST).

But council members also expressed concerns…MORE

Seahurst Park's north beach was closed for almost 48 hours last week after a leak in a nearby sewage line was discovered.

The leak was discovered by a citizen who smelled "sewage-like" odors and contacted the Burien Parks and Recreation…MORE

The e-mail address to submit public comments about the citywide skate park proposal published in the June 21 edition was incorrect. Comments should be sent to susanne.friedman@seattle.gov

In the edtorial of June 21, some words were…MORE

There are an estimated 4,000 skateboarders in West Seattle yet there are no skate parks here.

The paucity of skate parks isn't confined to West Seattle. There are only two public skate parks in all of Seattle. That's the same number of…MORE