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The sixth-graders from Coyote Creek Middle School were gathered around the Red Ruffed Lemur exhibit. The children, with notebooks in hand and intent in their eyes, scanned the exhibit in hopes of catching a glimpse of the elusive creature.

Bop Street isn't so much a store as it is an experience. Of course, you would not know it from the store's non-descript exterior. Located in Cowman Campbell Paint Company's former warehouse, a simple sign above the door and sandwich board on the…MORE

Des Moines voters decided Tuesday to raise property tax rates to fund restoration of police services to previous levels.

According to unofficial election night figures from King County Elections, 56.70 percent (2,385 votes) of those voting…MORE

While West Seattleites worry about commuting and meeting appointments downtown, Seattle's maritime and commercial fishing industries have their own concerns about the upcoming replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Much of the fuel that…MORE

King County’s final two open houses on the potential annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area to Burien or Seattle will be:

Wednesday, May 17, 7-8:30 p.m., White Center Heights Elementary multi-purpose room, 10015 Sixth Ave. S.…MORE

The Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal probably ranks low as a terrorist target because other routes have bigger boats in more congested areas, said the director of Washington State Ferries.

Security specialists assume that if terrorists decided to…MORE

A recent independent investigation into the conduct of two Burien City Council members has rekindled a debate over whether lawmakers should be entrusted with policing themselves.

“I believe there should be a commission,” Councilwoman Rose…MORE

West Seattle High School reversed itself and will offer a ninth-grade honors program next year after all.

"I am pleased to announce that, following discussions with our WSHS community and senior leadership of Seattle Public Schools, WSHS…MORE

"A life of hard work," is Dorothy Owen's explanation for her longevity.

Born May 25, 1906 in Boone, Iowa, Owen keeps busy these days tidying up her small garden surrounding her home in the Belmor complex in Federal Way and visiting with…MORE

The disadvantages of a four-period day at West Seattle High School outweigh the advantages and are "polarizing the adult community," according to an audit that examined the school's 12-year-old schedule.

The audit team, consisting of…MORE