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The Jan. 31 story on the Global Reading Challenge should have stated it was a program of the King County Library System. The program is managed and staffed by The Seattle Public Library.

The Seattle School District has convened a parent, teacher and student steering committee to explore modifications to West Seattle High's four-period day schedule to address ongoing concerns.

Based on a directive from the district's chief…MORE

Neighbors who oppose a Safeway discount gas station that could be built in the Crown Hill neighborhood plan to file an appeal with the city if land use permits for the project are approved.

Last August, Seattle's Department of Planning and…MORE

A standing-room-only crowd spilled into the foyer at The Hall at Fauntleroy for a "town hall meeting" with the King County Council about county government's response to the mid-December wind and ice storms.

The southwestern part of Seattle…MORE

With the recent passage of the Seattle School District's Capitol Bond Proposition 1, Hamilton International Middle School will undergo a major renovation, bringing it up to modern standards.

Students, staff, alumni and members of the…MORE

It was born during the Great Depression and survived fire, flood and recession.

Now, after a little more the 73 years of doing business in Ballard, the family-owned Olsen Furniture will "close forever."

"When people ask why we are…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

Who says bad guys can't be funny? bring a smile to our faces."

But, in case you're not the type to enjoy the "bad guys", the Burien Little Theatre would like to make you an offer you can't refuse.

Organized crime has never been so…MORE

The discharging of personal fireworks in SeaTac will remain illegal after voters on Feb. 6 overwhelmingly rejected a new fireworks ordinance.

In unofficial results released Feb.

White Center has had various summer festivals over the years that offered a numbing array of events and competitions.

The first was a one-time event called the Great Fair held in early August 1923. It featured a carnival, a side show, a…MORE