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A tradition that West Seattleites look forward to every holiday season is the arrival of the Christmas Ships. It's put on by Argosy Cruises and you can actually join the cruise on the lead boat or a parade boat.

If you own your own boat,…MORE

On a clear and cold Saturday morning, volunteers from around Federal Way descended upon the Dumas Bay Preserve.

While most of America sipped its morning coffee in the comfort of the warm indoors, this group of environmental stewards picked…MORE

On Wednesday, December 9, 7 p.m., SEATTLE CHANNEL 21, tune in and call 206-684-8821 or email askthemayor@seattle.gov and communicate in real time with the mayor and host C.R.Douglas. If you can't call or email then, call 206-684-8821 or email…MORE

The Woodland Park Zoo is offering Seattle residents the opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and join the animals at this year's Winter Celebration.

Grizzlies, otters, elephants and more will enjoy…MORE

Real Change and the Finish Company are co-sponsoring a winter gear drive to help homeless people in Seattle survive the cold weather.

Donations can be dropped off at three Ballard-area locations through Dec. 20.

Drop off locations…MORE

Experts and other observers converged on the Alki Homestead Inn Friday, Dec. 4, for an inspection to evaluate both the fire damage, and aging condition, of the historic landmark structure’s interior and exterior. An electrical fire struck the…MORE

Southwest Pool is pleased to offer a new, specially priced program of beginning swim lessons for families, School of FISH (Fun Instruction in our Swimming Holes). Learn beginning swimming skills with your school-aged child in a fun and relaxed…MORE

Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Dec. 12 and 13, 6-8…MORE

In an effort to balance the budget Des Moines will eliminate five police officers after the first of the year. Des Moines Police Chief Roger Baker said this does not mean any services will be cut.

In the original cuts proposed by Baker…MORE

The Times/News is looking for a freelancer to cover the Burien City Council on Monday nights, beginning in January.

We figure with so many journalists out of work, some experienced person might want to keep their hand in the business on a…MORE