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In an era where most of our lives are filled with worries about commutes, commissions, and childcare, it can often seem like there is no room left in our busy schedules to be active members in the West Seattle community, and certainly no time to…MORE

In a surprise move, the contract of Highline Community College President Dr. Priscilla Bell was terminated by the college board of trustees Nov. 16.

Board Chairwoman Dr. Elizabeth Chen said in a prepared statement that the decision was…MORE

Ballard High at long last is getting its very own multi-purpose synthetic turf field.

The Seattle School District and D.A. Hogan Architects, presented plans for the new multi-purpose field last week.

The South Park Bridge loomed large in the debate over North Highline's possible annexation as Seattle City Council members criticized a proposed agreement with King County concerning responsibility for the dilapidated structure.

During a…MORE

Bekka Simmons, a 19- year-old Highline College student, was crowned Miss Burien 2007 on Nov. 18.

The new Miss Burien is a singer - the fourth in a row.

A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in Ballard by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't grown…MORE

A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in West Seattle by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't…MORE

Officials from SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila, Normandy Park, King County and the Port of Seattle gathered Nov. 14 at SeaTac City Hall for a presentation on cooperative fire services, including a possible merger of departments.

Retired Fire Chief…MORE

Driving across the Ballard Bridge, a visitor cannot help but notice the mass of fishing vessels and shipyards on Salmon Bay and the Ship Canal.

Traffic through the Junction is back to normal now that the new pedestrian crosswalks and repaving are finished.

California Avenue - from Edmunds to Genesee streets - has a smooth new surface and is painted with the traditional two lanes…MORE