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Reforming our health care system is like rebuilding an airplane while it's in flight. It's incredibly tough to do - some say impossible.

But we have to try. _We have to try because we can't stay on this course…MORE

Responding to numerous offers of extended vehicle warranties targeting consumers around the state-including in the Highline area-the Washington Attorney General's Office is advising caution.

"While the official-looking postcard in your…MORE

Charlestown Street Cafe owners Larry Mellum and Ron Hanlon are anxious to reopen since the popular spot's February 4 kitchen fire, now that Petco has failed to follow through on locating there.

Mellum said his landlord, Tom Strickland, who…MORE

It's about opportunity; that's the 2008 Boyd Coffee ProStart Invitational in one word. Last week, 10 West Seattle High School students took advantage of that.

The Invitational is a culinary competition that consists of a team of four high…MORE

The city has opened a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center; a high-tech nerve center that will coordinate the city's response to disasters and other major events.

The new Emergency Operations Center is a critical step forward…MORE

A citizen-led effort to save another longtime community gathering place got a boost last week when the new owners of the Sunset Bowl property agreed to consider incorporating a bowling alley into its development plans, which would demolish the 30…MORE

The West Seattle Farmers Market is officially open year-round, due to popular demand from both shoppers and farmers, the market operators announced last week.

The winter Farmers Market has seen a steady growth of loyal customers who weekly…MORE

A $500 reward has been offered for the return of the stolen historic arrow sign that hung outside the Olympic Athletic Club's parking garage on Ballard Avenue. It was installed in the 1930's, when a bowling alley opened there.

"It's a…MORE

Entrepreneur Thampipillai Thilakarajah, or "Thampay," says he found a "sweet spot" with his 10th boutique grocery store, the Alki Urban Market.

"Every day I hear from the neighborhood that I have the right stuff," says the 44-year-old Sri…MORE

Public use of the Des Moines Marina boat launch has been decreasing since 1998, with few exceptions, Harbormaster Joe Dusenbury told a gathering of local residents March 6.

Dusenbury discussed changes planned for the marina during a talk…MORE