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Burien City Councilman Gordon Shaw decisively defeated former councilman Stephen Lamphear in the Nov.

A long time advocate for housing rights, John Fox might not be an obvious leader for social change and economic justice.

It was inspiration, not hardship, which led Fox to spend the last 30 years of his life challenging the structures of…MORE

Compiled by Ralph Nichols

The Times/News last week contacted candidates for Highline-area elective offices whose names appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

Questions asked in each race and their answers appear below.

On October 29, at approximately 4:20 a.m., Federal Way police officers were dispatched to a stabbing in the 2500 block of South 317th Street at the Chelsea Court Condominiums in Federal Way.

When officers arrived on scene they found two…MORE

The Tigertail Restaurant and Bar opens in Ballard in early November and features small plate style menu, blending Asian-inspired techniques with fresh products from local Northwest farmers.

The owners are Carl Carlson and Tim Hayes.…MORE

Highline residents can help fight hunger and make the holidays brighter for those in need by donating food items or money to Southwest King County food banks.

Food banks rely on donations for 80 to 90 percent of the assistance they receive…MORE

Todd Beamer standout Josh Waller breaks towards the sideline to escape a tackle attempt by Kentlake's Kyle Schaefbauer. Waller, a senior, played his last home game in a Titans uniform at Federal Way Stadium last Thursday. For more photos from…MORE

Woodland Park Zoo became smoke-free on Nov. 1, including the zoo's grounds. Smoking already was prohibited in zoo buildings and near animal exhibits.

"Providing a quality experience for our visitors is a priority for the zoo and smoking on…MORE

The Des Moines Area Food Bank has been offered a real challenge by Carter Burnet, one of the owners of Dessert and Things, a new business in Des Moines.

"This community has been good to us and welcomed us. Now it's time to start paying the…MORE

The City Council has announced new appointees to fill vacant positions on the Diversity Commission and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

The Diversity Commission advises the Council and staff on policy matters involving the community's…MORE