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When Theresa DiMartino bought her first home in the 14000 block of 9th Place South in May 2003, she never dreamed she might someday be homeless.

But after refinancing her home twice, she is now not only facing foreclosure, but is also in…MORE

Jorstad Jewelers will close its doors for good Feb. 29 after 50 years of service in Burien. Owner Denny Clarke has decided to retire after 32 years at the store and 13 years of outright ownership.

Jorstad's is what is known as a "full…MORE

Washington State Ferries says the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route returned to normal service two weeks early on Tuesday morning, Feb. 5.

The 124-car Chelan, which went into drydock at Todd Shipyard on

in mid-January was completed…MORE

The headline on story on Page 4 of the Jan. 30 print edition is incorrect, Sean Keller is the Madison Georgraphy Bee champion again, not as published. The editor made the error and regrets it very much.

The passage of a bill that would boost aid for renters being displaced by condominium conversions is looking promising as it makes its way through the State Legislature this session, but an amendment that would have given Seattle the power to…MORE

A fire broke out in the Charlestown Cafe's deep-fat fryer, about 5pm Monday night. The fire department was contacted immediately.

Tuesday morning, owner Larry Mellum supervised a crew that power-sprayed the damaged ceiling and walls of the…MORE

Perpendicular parking will stay and plans to spend over $600,000 for a controversial 1,340-foot stretch of sidewalk snaking around the water side of Alki Avenue between 63rd Avenue Southwest and Beach Drive has been scrapped - but other plans…MORE

The future of the Hylebos Creek Watershed became greener.

Last Thursday, the city of Federal Way completed acquisition of the 22-acre Goldmax Property in the southern part of the city.

The property includes wetlands and forested…MORE

There's an easy way for middle and high school students to learn about democracy: go to the state Legislature in Olympia and see it first-hand.

Since 1891, students have come from across the state to serve as pages in the Senate and House…MORE

$500 million in assets

Viking Bank has announced it has reached $500 million in assets.

"We are tremendously proud to achieve this milestone," said Patrick Redmond, president and CEO of Viking Bank. "It is an important…MORE