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Credit freezes are hot with consumer advocates concerned about identity theft and privacy protections and Washington residents have even more control over their credit files because of changes that are also helping more retailers warm up to the…MORE

Reuven Carlyle says he thinks his opponent in the general election should have stood down after the August primary because he solidly beat fellow Democrat John Burbank.

Carlyle beat Burbank in the primary by 4.5 percent or 1,300 votes,…MORE

Former professional wrestler, movie star, and author, Bret "The Hitman" Hart stopped into Borders at Southcenter Mall Sunday to sign copies of his new autobiography "Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling."

This stop kicked…MORE

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has presented his proposed biennial budget of $1.87 billion, which has a distinct focus on human services and public safety.

The proposed general budget totals $920 million in 2009 and $952 million in 2010. The…MORE

State crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Oct. 18-19. Since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, bridge engineers and inspectors have kept a close eye on the viaduct by monitoring its condition every three months and conducting full inspections…MORE

West Seattle's newest high school expansion is at nearby Shorewood Christian School.

Celebrating its 29th anniversary, this is a big milestone year for Shorewood Christian. The high school is currently in the expansion development phase…MORE

As decisions for the design of the Aurora Bridge suicide-prevention barrier near, committee representatives from neighborhoods around the bridge are still hesitant about the options aimed to deter possible jumpers.

Continuing the…MORE

When Lisa Lancaster moved from California to West Seattle last June, her son, Brendan, 7, was enrolled in Alki Elementary School.

Classes conclude at 3:15 p.m., so she planned to enroll her second grader in the Alki Community Center's…MORE

When Officer Steve Cox was killed on Dec. 2, 2006, White Center lost one of its greatest leaders in law enforcement, but Steve's mother, Joanne Cox, and others who knew him, have come together to organize a memorial scholarship in hopes of…MORE

South Seattle Community College instructor and sommelier Dieter Schafer teaches students to come to their senses.

That's because his beginning wine tasting class focuses on sight, smell, taste, touch and aftertaste, or the "finish." And…MORE