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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

Flower pots used by business owners on Market Street to decorate their storefronts have been the targeted by vandalism in recent weeks.

On Sunday morning, April 30, vandals found the ornamental flower pots in front of Romanza too tempting…MORE

Flower pots used by business owners on Market Street to decorate their storefronts have been the targeted by vandalism in recent weeks.

On Sunday morning, April 30, vandals found the ornamental flower pots in front of Romanza too tempting…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels will next week join the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce to honor the many contributions of Terry Williams and Dawn Leverett with its community service awards.

The awards presentation will take place on Thursday, May…MORE

Swedish Medical Center has recommended a shift from inpatient to outpatient services at the Ballard campus, citing millions of dollars in losses and a need to change with an evolving community, said Kevin Brown, Swedish vice president for…MORE

A suspect wanted in the August 18, 2003 murder of a 14-year old West Seattle boy was arrested last week in the 2200 block of Southwest Holden Street.

The suspect had shot the victim in the 3500 block of Southwest Juneau Street multiple…MORE