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The Explorer West Middle School Board of Trustees has elected Evan Hundley as its new Head of School.

"After 14 years teaching and coaching at University Preparatory Academy, I am eager to apply my experiences and lead this dynamic, small…MORE

On Saturday as kids hunt for eggs at Woodland Park Zoo's Bunny Bounce, gorillas, elephants, grizzlies and more will nibble on their own Easter baskets lined with flowers, berries and other favorite treats. The sixth annual Bunny Bounce treats…MORE

Inspection results show no additional settlement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Columbia Street and Yesler Way.

However, due to half an inch of settlement at two piers found during previous inspections over the last year, the…MORE

Port officials recently dedicated Dock 9, the first of the new docks at Fishermen's Terminal. Shown left to right are Port of Seattle Commissioner Bob Edwards, Fishermen's Terminal Advisory Committee Chairman David Harsila, Port of Seattle…MORE

Seattle School Board members have asked district staff to come up with alternatives to a proposal that would alter the districts' youth and family policy for tenants in surplus buildings.

The top 100 school champions from throughout the state, as identified by the National Geographic Society, assembled last Friday at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, for the 19th Washington Geographic Bee.

Among the contestants were…MORE

The December shooting death of King County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Cox was a reminder of Highline's growing gang problem.

Cox was gunned down while investigating a shooting in White Center.

School closures and consolidations this fall will shuffle around some elementary school principals in this part of the city.

Joanne Bowers, principal of Viewlands Elementary School, will take charge of North Beach Elementary next year.…MORE

The Times/News presents a weekly summary of actions on bills by Highline-area legislators.

For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.org-a free, non-partisan Website with plain-English explanations of bills and a record of each…MORE

Burien City Councilwoman Sally Nelson, vice chairwoman of The Equity and Opportunity Panel for the National League of Cities, was a keynote speaker at a recent workshop in Washington, D.C.

Nelson spoke on "Inclusiveness ...