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Nancy Reithaar is afraid she and the other tenants of the Lock Vista Apartments on Market Street are about to find out first hand what it means to "go condo."

A few weeks ago, Reithaar received notice from building management that her…MORE

Art teams up with pedestrian safety in a pilot program of colorful crosswalks to be installed soon at the intersection of California Avenue and Southwest Lander Street.

Based on a compass rose theme, the new crosswalks will feature an…MORE

People who are laid off or lose their jobs can avoid long waits on the phone by applying for unemployment-insurance benefits online, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

There were almost 98,000 calls made to the…MORE

Commuters need not worry about traffic delays caused by opening the low-level Spokane Street Bridge for ships or boats.

While repair work is underway on Interstate 5 for the next few weeks, large vessels will not be allowed to sail up the…MORE

Candidates for West Seattle's Seattle School Board position told the community last week what they would do to restore confidence in the public school system and unite an often-divided board.

Candidates from each of the four open School…MORE

The 36th District Democrats made their endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election to be held on August 21.

Over 175 Democrats and community activists packed a hot room at the Calvary Lutheran Church in north Ballard. Sixteen candidates…MORE

A West Seattle group proposes moving the Elliott Bay water taxi dock from Seacrest Park south about one-third mile because there's much more room for parking and the site is better protected from storms.

The Pier 1-Pier 2 Committee…MORE

A community pizza oven, a weekend arts and crafts market, or a green space where educational programs are offered to area youth are just some the ideas a group of neighbors have for a piece of surplus city property in the Sunset Hill neighborhood…MORE

Rental rates have increased in West Seattle by 7 percent to 10 percent in the last year, but the demand for rentals is stronger than ever.

"For landlords, this is the best rental market I've seen," said Mike Gain, of Cayce and Gain Real…MORE

The World Association of Bench Press and Dead Lift held it's local competition on Alki Saturday with over 100 people competing for 3 positions in the World championship to be held in Anaheim in November. The local organization and competition was…MORE