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On May 18, Seattle Public Schools announced a reduction in force (RIF), or layoffs, that could take 20 different instructors from West Seattle schools.

West Seattle High School's staff was hit hardest in the district, with nine staff…MORE

The consignment clothing store Buffalo Exchange announced they will open in Ballard on June 20.

The chain shop will occupy the space recently vacated by Supercuts, at 2232 N.W. Market St. in the Ballard Square Building.

The 2,500…MORE

Legislation has been introduced to reform the County’s public records disclosure process by King County Council members Bob Ferguson and Reagan Dunn that aims to increase transparency and openness in government while reducing the possibility of…MORE

Ballard resident, Tyler Dittman has been elected one of three new members who will serve on the American Red Cross’ Board of Directors. He will be serving a three-year term alongside Laura Rehrmann, Mark Hendricks and re-elected Dave Collier, who…MORE

The Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee held a public hearing Wednesday at City Hall to take testimony on amendments made to the proposed Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) legislation and comments ranged from praise to requests for…MORE

The Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee held a public hearing Wednesday at City Hall to take testimony on amendments made to the proposed Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) legislation and comments ranged from praise to requests for…MORE

Sunny Kobe Cook, author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, will be the featured speaker at the monthly Ballard Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, June 10.

The founder and former chief executive officer of Sleep Country USA,…MORE

With the pending re-opening of the Ballard QFC, closed for rebuilding since December 2007, the Crown Hill location is slated for closure.

Kristen Maas, with the real estate division of QFC corporate, said the lease for the QFC located at…MORE

King County Council Chair Dow Constantine joined the owners of the White Center Square development for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the retail project today, May 28.

The $11 million White Center Square was funded through a $6.25…MORE

The Army Corps of Engineers will close the Hiram M. Chittenden, or Ballard Locks, to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 1.

The closure is to allow for the inspection of the adult salmon exclusion structure, which is in place near the…MORE