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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

Elizabeth Desimone, RN and nurse practitioner, will read from and sign copies of her book, "Guatemala in my Blood--How Nursing in Remote Jungle Villages Revolutionized my Life," at Burien Books, 643 S.W. 152nd St., on Saturday, Dec.19, 2009 from…MORE

Before he became a sergeant for the Lakewood Police Department, Mark Renninger, was a Tukwila police officer.

On Sunday, Nov. 29 Sgt. Renninger, along with three officers, was gunned down by a man police suspect was Maurice Clemmons at a…MORE

Following the new winter weather response plan, SDOT crews have proactively applied salt brine solution to roads and bridges to address icing concerns and be ready for any possible snow. In addition to applying the brine solution, which remains…MORE

The four nominees recommended by the Council-appointed Advisory Committee to fill the Metropolitan King County Council seat vacated by Dow Constantine will meet with the Council Monday. The candidate interviews will be conducted during a meeting…MORE

The Junction will give away more than $6500 in prizes to 50 lucky people during this holiday season. Three shoppers will win grand prizes of $500 in Junction gift certificates, No purchase is necessary to win.

Enter to win at the following…MORE

Mule Carriage rides were taking shoppers around the Junction on Sunday down California Avenue. Pulled by beautiful Belgium Draft Mules rides like these are part of the Junction's Hometown Holidays promotion. This is a treat to enjoy with the…MORE

The 6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event was held in the parking lot just west of the West Seattle Junction on Saturday Dec. 5th.

Hundreds of people showed up to brave the cool temperatures, warmed by hot chocolate and the sounds of…MORE

The Seattle Parks Department and Seattle Police Department have determined that someone stole an 18-foot-tall totem pole from the viewpoint near the West Seattle Golf Course. It was installed there in 1976.

UPDATE: The totem pole has been…MORE