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Officials from SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila, Normandy Park, King County and the Port of Seattle gathered Nov. 14 at SeaTac City Hall for a presentation on cooperative fire services, including a possible merger of departments.

Retired Fire Chief…MORE

A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in Ballard by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't grown…MORE

A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in West Seattle by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't…MORE

SeaTac will draw down its budget reserves by $11 million next year to pay for several building projects, according to the city's 2007 preliminary budget presented to lawmakers Nov.

Driving across the Ballard Bridge, a visitor cannot help but notice the mass of fishing vessels and shipyards on Salmon Bay and the Ship Canal.

Traffic through the Junction is back to normal now that the new pedestrian crosswalks and repaving are finished.

California Avenue - from Edmunds to Genesee streets - has a smooth new surface and is painted with the traditional two lanes…MORE

In a tannic pool along the upper stretches of Hylebos Creek, Hillary Kleeb watched as a mature female coho salmon materialized from the shadows in front of her.

From a spot that before seemed only a mosaic of rocks and riffles, the…MORE

John Vukas, Federal Way West Campus, cranked up his gas powered blower last week to rid his lawn of those pesky leaves from the recent wind storms. He managed to achieve quite a pile of leaves. Now if he could just get his kids out to help bag…MORE

Individuals and businesses seeking a way to give back to their community this holiday have several opportunities through the Holiday Express program at Ruth Dykeman Children's Center in Burien.

Here's how a business or family can help:…MORE

Des Moines council members got their first look at the city's proposed 2007 budget on Nov. 16.

The budget of almost $50 million calls for operating expenses of $29 million and capital spending of $21 million.