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Viking Bank announced on November 8 that, at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier this month, Viking shareholders approved the plan of merger and acquisition by AmericanWest Bank.

The votes cast in favor of the transaction…MORE

The Seattle School District announced on Monday that it will withdraw a policy proposal involving school district-sponsored freedom of expression.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield said that school board directors and district…MORE

UPDATE: McDermott, McLaren both expand leads slightly against their challengers.

With nearly 28-percent of the results in, McDermott at 67-percent. Also, McLaren ahead of Sundquist, 51.5-percent vs. 48-percent…MORE

If you've eaten at Cactus on Alki which opened in 2006, you will soon have a chance to enjoy the same flair with flavors at the chain's next iteration of the theme, Cactus at South Lake Union. It's been under construction since June, and is 5000…MORE

The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include a chat with Sally Bagshaw, Seattle’s Shoreline Master Plan, recycling, and more.

As usual, the meeting will take…MORE

As of 8:15 p.m., the following election results have been posted:

Initiative 1183: to privatize liquor stored Yes: 61.1 percent No: 38.89 percent

1125: "The Eyman Initiative": Limits on motor vehicle fund and vehicle toll revenue…MORE

At approximately 3:55 p.m. (PST), a 12-year-old, female African lion at Woodland Park Zoo left its sleeping den and gained access to the service hallway that is behind the scenes of the felines building. The incident occurred minutes before the…MORE

Press release from the Highline School District Beverly Mowrer, a teacher at Highline’s New Start program, is one of eight teachers in the state to receive this year’s Golden Apple Award from KCTS 9, Seattle’s PBS television affiliate.

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AUTUMN ART FEST—Artists United 14th Annual Autumn Art Fest.

Nov. 12, 10am-6pm. Normandy Park Cove Building, 1500 SW Shorebrook Drive, Normandy Park.

Art demonstrations, art raffles, and original art from more than 30 local artists…MORE

From the Seattle Fire Department Fireline: Seattle Firefighters treated two patients after a collision between a school bus and a passenger car. The accident occurred at the corner of 18th Avenue SW and SW Elmgrove Street in West Seattle shortly…MORE