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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

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

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

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

A new left-turn traffic signal has been installed on South Spokane Street so eastbound cars and trucks can get off the Spokane Street Viaduct and turn north onto Fourth Avenue South.That's one of the changes West Seattle drivers can expect from…MORE

Michelle Stanley, a senior at Mt. Rainier High School in Des Moines, has been appointed by Lt. Gov. Brad Owen to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC).

Stanley, 17, of SeaTac, also attends Highline Community College.

The South King Fire & Rescue District could save up to $1 million over six years if voters approve Proposition 1 on the Aug. 21 primary election ballot, according to Chief Al Church.

Proposition 1, a property tax levy lid lift measure…MORE

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Chas Redmond, with Ed and Wally Miller cook "slugs" (dough with homemade jam inside) over a fire barrel during Neighborhood Night Out on Tuesday night. The event, taking place nationally for the 24th year in a row saw neighborhood…MORE