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On a sunny fall afternoon, local lawmakers and supporters of Burien's Town Square joined together in an Oct. 10 groundbreaking for the multi-million dollar project.

Wielding ceremonial sledgehammers, Burien, state and federal officials…MORE

In a neighborhood that prides itself on its history, Ballard Hospital stands out. Built during the no-nonsense Eisenhower era, the building looks something like a five story concrete block; the kind of thing that might withstand an atomic blast…MORE

Today's high-tech cons have become efficient at using the Internet to trick unsuspecting consumers into divulging personal information that can be used to steal your money or your identity. "Vishing" (abbreviated from voice-mail phishing) uses…MORE

Chief Sealth High School Principal John Boyd has received a prestigious leadership award which includes a $25,000 grant to support the learning success of all students at the school.

Every year, the Alliance for Education presents the…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

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved its first general fee increase for camping, overnight facilities and watercraft launch services since 2003.

The increases, intended to catch the agency up to market rates and to…MORE

The Seattle City Council has placed a series of amendments to the City Charter on the November ballot.

A key amendment will allow the council to reconfirm the appointments of city department heads every four years, including Parks and…MORE

This school year West Seattle is home to five high schools, including South Lake High School, which will occupy the old E. C.

Robert Preston Pheasant was the best man she ever knew, says Julie Pheasant-Albright of her father who died Sept. 22 at his home in Sunset Hill.

"I never heard him swear, raise his voice or say an unkind word," says Julie Pheasant-Albright…MORE