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Gordon Wittenmyer knew what he wanted when he burst through the door at the Chicago Tribune.

"I thought I could just go in there, like in Spokane," said Wittenmyer, who was immediately ushered out. "I couldn't even get in."

The 19-…MORE

West Seattle actor, Scott Bessho portrays Mr. Cox in the comedy opera "Cox and Box" about a greedy landlord who rents a room to two different men who work two different shifts without their knowing about it until, of course, they find out. This…MORE

Three Junction area business each held car washes June 25 to raise money for the West Seattle Food Bank and Haiti relief. The "ringleaders" included organizer Terry Gagnon of State Farm, Jim Sansburn of John L. Scott, and Rich Bianchi of Keller…MORE

The South Park Bridge will close permanently today at 7 PM, the victim of age and deterioration. The South Park community will hold a "Wake" today at 14th and Cloverdale beginning at 6:00 PM. with live music and a toast to the bridge.

It…MORE

In many cities the waterfront is tied to the downtown core in ways physical, economic, cultural and visual. In Seattle we've had the Alaskan Way Viaduct, which has served as a barrier of sorts for the development of the waterfront and the City of…MORE

A plan submitted by community members to rezone Greenwood's Town Center would allow for a more pedestrian-friendly commercial core, but it could also bring greater development into single-family neighborhoods.

The rezone proposal, which…MORE

Burien new animal care and control program will begin July 1.

The city will begin issuing City of Burien licenses for dogs and cats. Burien is contracting with a local veterinarian, Dr. Leslie Kasper, to provide residents animal control…MORE

Local residents are reminded that fireworks are banned in most Highline cities.

Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila do not allow fireworks except in licensed public displays. Private fireworks are now banned in neighborhoods annexed…MORE

The Des Moines Area Food Bank has announced the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 1 to18 years of age.

All meals are available without regard…MORE

Eight or nine weeks ago, Katie Brandt's cat set out one evening and never returned. This disappearance is one of several that have occurred in Brandt's neighborhood, which lies directly above Burien's Seahurst Park. The incidents are leaving…MORE