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The Ballard Northwest Senior Center has a free job bank to match job seekers with employers.

“This is wonderful way for the senior center to help bring together and serve our community.” Carlye Teel, senior center director. “In these…MORE

Caspar Babypants — the new side project from The Presidents’ Of The United States Of America’s lead singer Chris Ballew — is the final band to be announced for this year’s West Seattle Summer Fest.

Caspar Babypants creates music…MORE

The Ballard Food Bank has seen an 11 percent increase in clients compared to the first quarters of 2008 and 2009, and organizers there only expect that number to continue to climb.

Today they are serving just under 1,000 people each week…MORE

Seattle's mayor said today that funds from the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative will help the city put 650 young people to work this summer, engaging them in positive and productive jobs.

“One of the best ways to reduce youth…MORE

The Swinery Deli has just signed a lease and plans to move to 3207 California Ave. S.W., where dog grooming business Muttley Crew Cuts is currently.

Proprietor Gabriel Claycamp originally planned to start his deli in the storefront of…MORE

The Smith Cove Cruise Ship Terminal opened for the tourist season in April. On June 24, fishing industry leaders got the chance to tour the new facility, as well as the rest of Terminal 91, and raise concerns to the Port of Seattle.

The…MORE

The Woodland Park Zoo will close three hours early on Friday, July 10 for its 33rd annual Jungle Party fundraiser.

The zoo will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 3 p.m., and visitors may remain on grounds until 4 p.m.   The Jungle Party…MORE

King County has been awarded nine federal economic stimulus grants totaling almost $79 million, funds which will be used to create or retain 192 jobs, according to a report issued by the county executive’s office.

The report is part of an…MORE

At the June 23 North Seattle Industrial Association meeting, industry leaders from the Ballard and Fremont area expressed their dissatisfaction over a number of Seattle Department of Transportation projects.

Grace Crunican, director of the…MORE

The opening of Admiral’s incoming Brickyard BBQ restaurant has been delayed a couple weeks until the middle of July.

Ryan Ackerson, who will be the restaurants’ chef, said the city just approved their plans today and that they will need…MORE