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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

The number of bicyclist entering downtown during the morning commute has increased 31 percent since 2000, according to statistics released by the Seattle Department of Transportation.

"More and more people are choosing to leave the car in…MORE

Almost 60 years ago, some residents in McMicken Heights, just east of Sea-Tac International Airport, set out to improve their neighborhood.

They formed the McMicken Heights Community Club in 1949 and with their own hands built a clubhouse…MORE

Posters, essays and poetry wanted for annual MLK celebration

Students in grades K through12 are invited to submit posters, essays, or poetry for Federal Way's annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration.

Entries should…MORE

A Ballard woman is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in assisting victims of the recent fires that have burned more than half a million acres and destroyed more than 2,000 homes.

Gretchen Martinsen came to the Federal Emergency…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.

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.