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(Editor's note: This story was changed from its original publication. A business was incorrectly named. It should have been Rooster's Breakfast Club.)

Nearly 50 people packed into the Ballard High School library at a Feb. 23 design review…MORE

With mixed feelings from Ballard residents about the plans to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a bored tunnel, an open house last night showed alternatives to those worried about the closure of the Western Avenue exit off the viaduct toward…MORE

The City Council voted today, 6 to 3, to lift remaining spending restrictions on the Mercer Corridor and allow construction to begin.

The project will create a two-way Mercer Street complete with vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian…MORE

The first African American astronaut to walk in space will stop by Madison Middle School this Friday at about 8 a.m.

Harris will talk with students about his professional experiences as well as discuss reaching their own personal potential…MORE

The Seattle City Council voted today to establish new interim tree protections that will limit tree removal in areas zoned for single-family, lowrise, midrise and commercial structures.

“It’s critical that the city follow through on its…MORE

Friends of the Junction Park Plaza have launched an effort to raise funds to complete the Junction Park Plaza and are still looking for volunteers to assist.

A planning committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. in the…MORE

Hamburger Harry's restaurant, at 2409 N.W. Market St., has applied for a permit with the city's planning and transportation departments to install a sidewalk cafe.

Last summer, Mayor Greg Nickels proposed simplifying the sidewalk cafe…MORE

Metropolitan King County Council member Larry Phillips recently joined representatives of Climate Communities in pressing the case to President Obama and Congress for local climate funds to be included in the federal stimulus package.

The…MORE

On Friday, Feb. 20, L.A. Fitness opened a 55,000 square foot Signature Sports Club in Ballard Blocks, it's 16th club in the Puget Sound.

The Irvine, Calif. based chain is one of several new franchise businesses coming to the new Ballard…MORE

At a Feb. 17 meeting of the East Ballard Community Association, some potential projects were discussed for possible funding from the upcoming Neighborhood Improvement Fund.

Applications are due Feb. 27 and approved projects would be…MORE