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A month before Mike Turner got in a red 1986 Pontiac Firebird and smashed into a metal pole, killing himself and two friends April 4, he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, hit and run and four other offenses, according to…MORE

It’s windy. Cold. Wet. There’s not much happening on the corner of Northwest Market Street and Northwest 54th Street except for three people who stare silently at a memorial of flowers, cards, beer cans and belated Easter chocolates at the foot…MORE

Honk Fest West is presenting their 3rd annual festival of acoustic, mobile street bands from across North America in the West Seattle Junction next Sunday, April 11 from 12 to 6PM. Honk Fest will close California Avenue from Alaska to Genesee…MORE

The robbery of Key Bank at 4701 Calfornia Ave. S.W. on Apr 5 shortly after 3 PM remains under investigation but the FBI has released surveillance photos of the suspect.

The robber is described as a white female - or possibly a male in…MORE

Cafe Osita, at 7349 35th Ave. SW in the Sunrise Heights neighborhood just south of the Myrtle Street reservoir will hold a Grand Opening Saturday and Sunday April 10 and 11 from 8 AM to 3 PM.

Owner Andrea Ramirez said, "We'll have our…MORE

The Woodland Park Zoo’s all-new, sustainably designed West Entrance opens to the public on May 1, replacing the current North and West Entrances.

The new entrance is set back from Phinney Avenue North between North 55th Street and North…MORE

Four Highline schools will be recognized with the 2009 Washington Achievement Award. The award celebrates the state's top-performing schools and recognizes achievement in several categories: language arts, math, science, gifted education,…MORE

The March 29 At Large in Ballard column, "Crossing the threshold," used a photo of an unrelated estate sale to illustrate a story about a different estate sale.

The intention was for the photo to be generic and not easily identifiable.…MORE

Many residents appealed to the Burien City Council to have a forum of discussion between the citizens and the City Council beyond the ‘three minute sound-bites’ they are allowed to give at a public hearing and during public comment.

“A…MORE

The West Seattle Junction Merchants are sponsoring the "Junction’s Tax Free Day for All.” April 17. The event will feature tax-free purchases and discounts on products and services from 30 different merchants in the Junction. It will run from 10…MORE