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Republicans will challenge incumbent Democrats in only three of eight legislative races in the Highline area this year.

None of the local legislative contests will be on the Sept. 19 primary election ballot.

The race that likely…MORE

Along with the spiraling twists and turns of the Wild Thing, and the tumultuous peaks and pitfalls of the park's new Timberhawk, the bumpiest attraction in Enchanted Village has earned the name Budget Crisis. And once again, this roller coaster…MORE

Summer has arrived in the Northwest and the American Automobile Association encourages motorists to take extra precautions before leaving home that may prevent vehicle breakdowns and heat related illnesses.

"When the temperature outside…MORE

should go onto the 2006 ballot

A group calling itself Seattle schools supporters says voters deserve the chance to vote on two school initiatives this fall, despite a lawsuit intended to block the measures.

The two initiatives would…MORE

Construction plans and ideas for keeping the viaduct open and moving during the Alaskan Way viaduct and seawall replacement project were released last week.

"Regardless of what we build, the project is located in the same dense urban area…MORE

The King County Council has voted to make King County the largest local jurisdiction in the nation to conduct all elections by mail.

The new system will be in effect after the infrastructure is in place. The council appropriated $1,635,446…MORE

Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Mic Dinsmore has said he will leave his position early next year.

Dinsmore has been chief executive for 14 years, the longest tenure in that position in the Port's 95-year history.

Commission…MORE

The Seattle School board voted 5-2 to approve superintendent Raj Manhas' final recommendations on school closures, after a tense special meeting last week.

The merger of the Fairmount Park Elementary program at High Point Elementary sailed…MORE

The fortunes of Ballard have never been far removed from those of its fishermen. When the fleet prospers, so do Ballard's shipbuilders and net makers, bankers, brokers and merchants.

- Kris Freeman, "Passport to Ballard"

The…MORE

The most costly North Highline annexation option for Burien could be doing nothing at all.

Countering an organized effort to derail any action by the city council, some community residents say annexation of the unincorporated area would…MORE