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Elizabeth Marcoe said she gets by OK with her monthly $500 Social Security check. But because nearly three quarters of it goes to pay rent and bills, the West Seattle Meals on Wheels program has become a lifesaver for the 78-year-old homebound…MORE

Seattle Fire Fighter Travis O'Connor is trading in his department issued helmet for a pair of combat boots as he prepares to go to Iraq as a U.S. Navy Seabee.

O'Connor, 34 years old, has worked at Ballard's Station 18 for the last four…MORE

In the High Point-Fairmount Park school story in the June 7 issue, the number of buildings considered for closure is nine, not as stated. We regret the error.

Passing motorists have been watching construction of the new First Mutual Bank north of the Junction for many months and it's almost time to cut the ribbon.

The new First Mutual Bank opens Thursday, June 8 and the festivities begin at 10 a…MORE

White Center Heights resident Jerry Foley still prefers that North Highline remain unincorporated but he grudgingly accepts the inevitability of having to join either Seattle or Burien, and he's leaning toward Burien.

Foley was among the…MORE

Tom and Averill Reno have lived happily in Burien since 1956 and, like many retirees who have settled down, they do not think highly of change.

"What I want is for somebody to start a 'save Burien' campaign and forget this whole thing-we…MORE

Tom and Averill Reno have lived happily in Burien since 1956 and, like many retirees who have settled down, they do not think highly of change.

"What I want is for somebody to start a 'save Burien' campaign and forget this whole thing - we…MORE

Burien residents and businesses are being urged to take action against a rash of graffiti taggings this spring.

The best thing people can do, Burien police and city officials say, is to report the graffiti so that it can be removed or…MORE

A 43-year-old woman died May 31 after falling out of a delivery truck as it crossed the West Seattle Bridge.

Yen Nguyen, a cook, suffered fatal head and bone fractures when she fell out the rear door of the truck as it headed westbound…MORE

Serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq, King County Sheriff's Deputy Cameron Lefler says he had an "epiphany."

The Marines were able to keep relative peace in the village he was assigned to with few troops.