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Gov. Chris Gregoire and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels signed a memorandum of agreement on Saturday, Oct. 24, which outlines the city and state’s construction and funding responsibilities to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with the proposed bored…MORE

At 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 24, members of Sustainable Ballard gathered together in Bergen Place to "squash" global warming as part of International Climate Awareness Day.

Members of the neighborhood group arranged squash, gourds and pumpkins to…MORE

The Seattle City Council voted July 6 to name the West Seattle Bridge to honor Jeanette Williams, the longtime city council member who worked for many years to get the bridge built.

The council unanimously approved a resolution asking the…MORE

A suicide involving an adult male took place shortly before 2 p.m. at Jack Block Park, 2134 Harbor Ave. S.W.

The suicide, using a firearm, was inside the park, but the Seattle Police Department has not yet released any details.

Shelter Lounge, a new Ballard bar, is opening to the public tonight after a number of soft openings in the past weeks.

The bar is located at 4910 Leary Ave. N.W., the former site of Station Bistro.

Shelter is owned by Kevin Carlson…MORE

The annual Lafayette Elementary School Walk-A-Thon was more of a run as kids darted around the quarter-mile track Friday, Oct. 23. First-graders took to the pavement first, many going 16 laps, a few going 20.

"I can barely walk," said…MORE

Taproot Theatre Company is moving its closing weekend performances of 'Enchanted April" to Seattle Children’s Theatre due to fire at an adjacent building, which caused significant smoke and water damage to Taproot Theatre.

The fire early…MORE

Owners of the Green Bean Coffee House announced this morning that fire consumed their location at 210 N. 85th St. this morning, destroying their business.

Here is the release from the company:

We announce with great sadness that…MORE

The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will implement a two-week temporary revised schedule on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth ferry route beginning Monday, Nov. 2, according to a release from the state…MORE

The Ballard Pool, 1471 N.W. 67th St., is closed temporarily for its regular 18-month preventive maintenance. It will re-open on Monday, Nov. 9, according to operators Seattle Parks and Recreation Department.

The pool will undergo the…MORE