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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.

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

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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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

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.

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The West Seattle Senior Center is inviting clientele over for lunch at its newly renovated digs on Southwest Oregon Street. The center's lunch program provides nutritious meals for people over 60 at a suggested confidential donation of $3 a meal…MORE

Assistant city attorney Ed McKenna deals with crime on a regular basis but describes himself as rabid about one in particular - graffiti.

McKenna came to Ballard last week to talk about a trend that some residents worry is on the rise.…MORE

Students from West Seattle Christian School said goodbye for the last time to their teachers and classmates last Friday. The K-8 private school is closing because of declining enrollment and hundreds of thousands in budget shortfalls.

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Police officers could be pulled out of three Highline high schools in January if the school district cannot reach agreement with Burien, SeaTac and King County on funding.

Superintendent John Welch has recommended that funding for school…MORE

A spokesperson for Safeway characterized a proposed discount gas station in Crown Hill as uncontroversial.