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The term silky smooth describes Al Church's assessment of his department's transition from two independent fire districts into the new South King Fire & Rescue.

With such a calm demeanor and pleasant smile, it's hard to imagine that…MORE

Editor's note: Many objections have been raised in recent months about the potential annexation by the city of Burien of the North Highline unincorporated area. Recently, the Times/News submitted a series of questions to Burien council members…MORE

Centerstage kicks off the 2006-2007 Season with its annual Murder Mystery Event.

Since the Federal Way theatre company began the Mystery tradition in 2004, the annual audience participation events have been sellouts...and a key part of…MORE

Editor's note: One year ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into and devastated the Gulf States. Highline residents responded generously, donating thousands of dollars and truckloads of clothing and other goods for those who were displaced by the…MORE

26 years ago, Weyerhaeuser employees and volunteers began planting, each by hand, 18 million tree seedlings in the rich mantle of ash spewed from Mount Saint Helens.

Those conifer seedlings stand today over 75 feet tall, thanks, ironically…MORE

"This is going to change how people take care of their computers," said Scott LeBorious, a computer systems expert, as he thumbed the keypad on his cell phone in anticipation of a sales call.

LeBorious works for a new Federal Way company…MORE

Extra police patrols are throughout King County until Labor Day to rid the roads of drunk drivers, so people should beware after boating, barbeques and an evening at the bar because officers say "if you drive hammered, you will get nailed."

Patrons of the Des Moines Library and community members are invited to join in fundraising fun as efforts get underway to bring a sculpture to the library grounds.

During the past year, a citizens advisory committee appointed by the Des…MORE

A series of community meetings to discuss the second phase of Seattle Public Schools closures was cancelled last week because the school board thought too many families would be still be on vacation, said district spokesman Peter Daniels.

A series of community meetings to discuss the second phase of Seattle Public Schools closures was cancelled last week because the school board thought too many families would be still be on vacation, said district spokesman Peter Daniels.