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Recruiting violations caught up with Chief Sealth High School last week when the school's back-to-back state basketball championships were taken away by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

The statewide association…MORE

More than 50 students from West Seattle, Chief Sealth and Cleveland high schools who came close to passing the Washington Assessment of Student Learning exam are enrolled in a new Summer College program to boost their chances of passing the test…MORE

Highline-area Medic One paramedics will be among the beneficiaries of the Northwest Vehicle Nationals Car Show fundraiser in Covington.

Proceeds from the event on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Covington Wal-Mart will benefit the Medic One…MORE

The new Duwamish story pole was installed at Admiral Viewpoint last week and the totem pole that stood there the past 40 years has been moved to the Log House Museum at Alki.

A dedication ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11.…MORE

The July 26 Times/News erroneously reported that if Seattle annexes either all or part of North Highline, water customers in Burien will see a sharp increase in their rates. However, only Burien residents who are ratepayers in Water District 20…MORE

Sound Transit and the Port of Seattle are working together to bring light rail to Sea-Tac Airport.

With light rail construction in progress along the Interstate 5 and State Route 518 corridors, the link to Sea-Tac International Airport is…MORE

The Washington Supreme Court held last week that former Des Moines City Councilman Gary Petersen had no conflict of interest in owning Pete's Towing while serving on the council.

"I am glad the courts have finally vindicated me," Petersen…MORE

Republicans will challenge incumbent Democrats in only three of eight legislative races in the Highline area this year.

None of the local legislative contests will be on the Sept. 19 primary election ballot.

The race that likely…MORE

Along with the spiraling twists and turns of the Wild Thing, and the tumultuous peaks and pitfalls of the park's new Timberhawk, the bumpiest attraction in Enchanted Village has earned the name Budget Crisis. And once again, this roller coaster…MORE

The fortunes of Ballard have never been far removed from those of its fishermen. When the fleet prospers, so do Ballard's shipbuilders and net makers, bankers, brokers and merchants.

- Kris Freeman, "Passport to Ballard"

The…MORE