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Jesus Nava, today a self-confident and cheerful 15-year-old, remembered his reaction five years ago when his mother left him behind in Guadalajara, Mexico and came to the United States to join her husband.

"I remember grabbing her ankles,…MORE

Standing just a shade over five feet tall, these 12-year-olds don't appear too physically menacing. With a hug goodbye from mom or dad, the young boys grab their brightly colored duffle bags and suit up for an afternoon of practice.

No…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

There are no roads leading to Shaktoolik, a small Alaskan fishing village but, that didn't stop Our Lady of Guadalupe fifth and sixth-grade students Erika and Julia Guerette from sending books to the small school in this remote village.

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There's a new habitat at Woodland Park Zoo that takes the zoo's emphasis on more natural exhibits to a whole new level. Ideal zoo habitats allow creatures to act as they would in the wild instead of inhibiting their instincts and abilities. This…MORE

Seattle Lutheran High School students were honored after their participation in the West Seattle Art Show hosted by ArtsWest.

Holly Siburg and Kayla Goodwin received first prizes in the Drawing/Painting category, Caroline Cornutt tied for…MORE

High School District Superintendent John Welch has proposed cuts on the next budget aimed at closing a $3.1 million gap.

So far, Welch has found $779,000 in new revenue and nearly $1.9 million in budget cuts.

New revenue could be…MORE

Police officers assigned to three Highline high schools could be removed as the district searches for cost-cutting measures to make up a $3.1 million gap in next year’s budget.

Superintendent John Welch suggested that the district stop…MORE