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Redondo Square Shopping Center is home to Des Moines' new south police station, thanks to the combined efforts of city officials, business leaders, community members and the police department.

Police Chief Roger Baker said last week that…MORE

After a ship hit the large locks at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on June 27, it was closed for most of the day for repairs to the salt water barrier. It re-opened at 7:45 p.m. and is pictured here in operation the next morning. Dean Wong photo…MORE

Des Moines City Council members voted on June 28 to keep their pay at $250 per meeting.

But they agreed to increase to 40 the number of meetings for which they are paid annually.

Presently, council members are paid for attending 36…MORE

Today is America's 231st birthday, and a lot of celebrating will be going on in South King County communities.

Here's a look at what's happening.

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The Fourth of July Family Days begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 8 p…MORE

Seattle fire fighters responded to an incident in the 2200 block of Northwest Market Street around 2:40 p.m. on June 26. Smoke was seen coming out of the roof, above the Mon Petit Shoe store. Fire fighters blocked the street off and evacuated the…MORE

Three veteran Highline School Board members noted last week that the district's graduates seemed very focused on their futures during recent graduation ceremonies.

The three, who are all retiring from the board, made their comments at the…MORE

The article on Ballard possible moving to the Metro League (June 27) incorrectly stated that girls swimming coach Carlos Palacian is the coach at Seattle Prep. His second coaching position is at Holy Names.

John Burreson, owner of The Old Town Alehouse on Ballard Avenue, was elected last Thursday in a run-off election for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board.

Burreson, a 13-year Ballard Avenue business owner, ran against newcomer…MORE

Susan Melrose has been hired as the new executive director of the West Seattle Junction Association.

Melrose is an environmental activist and a10-year West Seattle resident. She began the job in February, replacing Angela Rae, who departed…MORE

Initial results from the recent inspection revealed that a section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct has settled an additional one-quarter of an inch to a total of approximately five inches.

The settlement continues to occur in the same area…MORE