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A brief filed recently with the state Supreme Court challenges a 2005 appellate court ruling that former Des Moines City Councilman Gary Petersen was embroiled in a conflict of interest.

The “friend-of-the-court” brief by the state Auditor…MORE

Rebekah Schilperoort

After 12 years as a school standard, the four-period day at West Seattle High School is being formally questioned for its effectiveness through a district audit.

Last week, about 50 concerned parents, faculty…MORE

Those looking to take their relationship to the next level this Valentine’s Day need to travel north on First Avenue to Myers Way in North Highline.

On the left hand side of the road, against the hill, sits a purple wedding chapel -- AA…MORE

A spaghetti dinner and raffle fundraiser will be held Feb. 19 to help the Robert Pukitis family with heart transplant and related medical expenses.

Bob Pukitis of Burien suffered a near fatal heart attack Aug. 26 while vacationing near…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…MORE

In many religions, life and death are considered a circle -- we are born, we die and we are reborn. After her father's death, Seahurst artist Marianne Perkins found herself instinctively drawn to the idea of working with circles.

"I wanted…MORE

SeaTac now has a franchise agreement for a pipeline containing flammable jet fuel that flows through the city.

Lawmakers approved Jan. 24 an annual $12,960 franchise fee for the Olympic Pipeline Co.

The fee will be adjusted yearly…MORE

Toney Mikesell still feels haunted by the violent image of the vicious attack that robbed him of his two beloved canine companions.

The sales rep from Anderson Merchandisers returned home from work on the afternoon of January 17, expecting…MORE

Real estate advisors are confident they'll be able to sell monorail properties up and down the Green Line because the market is brimming with interested buyers.

Advisors from GVA Kidder Mathews, which claims to be the largest commercial…MORE

Des Moines Beach Park is now a nationally recognized historic district.

The Des Moines City Council was informed of this latest development at their Jan. 26 meeting.

"It's very exciting," said Councilwoman Susan White, who has…MORE