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Alki's new bronze Statue of Liberty is cast and paid for, but there's not enough money yet to build the plaza around it.

A fundraising campaign for the project ran out of steam after the organization Northwest Programs for the Arts had…MORE

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

With gang activity increasing in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood of Des Moines and a police force stretched thin by funding cuts, Police Chief Roger Baker realized that he needed help.

This year alone there have been eight gang-related…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

A joint effort is underway to provide low-income seniors in the Des Moines area with emergency disaster kits.

The project is a joint effort of the Des Moines Senior Services Advisory Committee, the Des Moines Activity Center, the Enhanced…MORE

The Federal Way Police Department and South King Fire and Rescue are teaming up once again to reduce the danger to public safety and property damage caused by the possession, and use of fireworks in our city.

The ban of fireworks has…MORE

The phone rang, I picked it up.

"Hello Mr. Anthony, this is Debbie calling from Epiphany Worldwide Rewards Center and I have a no-cost offer for you...we'll be sending a large package out to you soon and I just need to verify the last four…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