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Most West Seattle High School students spend their summers hanging around town. Some lucky teens go to Europe. Many go hiking or camping. Les White, however, went to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to act with the Lone Ranger and Tonto at age 15.

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By Marion Yoshino

A local woman walking near the Des Moines Marina pier Monday evening was the first to capture photo evidence of the recent string of sightings of "Desi," the Des Moines sea serpent of legendary fame. Local fishermen have…MORE

By Samantha Getz, Intern   Bushwick isn’t your average “read a novel and discuss over coffee” kind of book club. In fact, it’s more instruments and sheet music than it is reading glasses and Earl Grey tea. Yes, participants of the The Bushwick…MORE

This is the second in a three part series. I hope you enjoy it.

As the end of the 20th century neared, the automotive industry was in a period of rapid change. In 1996, and new standard for diagnostic information was enacted and called…MORE

The viaduct  over the railroad tracks near our ancient  house in north Portland was only three blocks away and adjoined a dense forested  acreage  just a block away. It was a place for exploring just like Africa. That offered ample  choices for…MORE

Cheyanne the Corgi was out for a walk with Eddie and Michelle Conway in the West Seattle Junction on Saturday even though she's officially Stephanie Jones dog. Cheyanne is 2 1/2 years old and is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. "She is from a friend of my…MORE

In the 1960’s a California boy begged his father to help him build an electric motor bike. The boy grew up and became known in certain circles as the man who brought coffee to Seattle (his name is not Howard), but he remained fascinated by…MORE

After months of living with a banner above the door for a visual identity, Westside School got their new sign in the ground and on display Tuesday, Mar. 29. The school is located at 7740 34th Ave. s.w.

Designed by Darren Medina (who is…MORE

A couple of weeks ago, my parent’s invited my kids out for the weekend. I agreed and when I first mentioned it to my kids they seemed excited, but soon enough my already sensitive son became increasingly so. Bumps into tables resulted in tears…MORE

By Christy Wolyniak, News Intern

Proud of their Nordic heritage, 150 Ballardites bonded together on a cool Saturday morning for the annual Leif-to-Leif 5k race. The course ran from the Leif Erikson Lodge to the majestic Leif Erikson statue…MORE