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The Ballard Food Bank has done their part by assisting those who are struggling in these hard economic times and in return for their hard work they have been named the 2009 winner of Food Lifeline’s “Agency Excellence Award” for Excellence in…MORE

The King County Water Taxi, formerly the Elliott Bay Water Taxi, returns to the water on Sunday, April 5 with a new name and logo reflecting its status as a program of the King County Ferry District.

“We have made some low-cost service…MORE

Local teenagers have a chance to experience Japanese culture through the YMCA Youth Leadership Institute.

Youth will travel to Kobe, Hiroshima and Kyoto this summer (July 19-Aug. 1) to be immersed in the culture, history and family life…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels announced today the 26 "outstanding" middle school students, including one from Ballard, who have earned this year’s scholar awards for service to their schools and communities.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels announced today the 26 "outstanding" middle school students, nine in West Seattle, who have earned this year’s scholar awards for service to their schools and communities.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the…MORE

It’s that time of year again. The sun is starting to peak out of the clouds, sneakers are replaced with flip-flops, and the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) is back. But there might be changes coming soon to the WASL people have…MORE

Owners of the West Seattle Thriftway announced they will not use plastic or paper bags for groceries to celebrate Earth Day on April 22.

Instead, groceries purchased that day will be bagged in free, reusable and washable canvas bags…MORE

The Parks and Seattle Center Committee of the Seattle City Council approved a resolution seeking public comments on the proposed transfer of approximately 14,000 square feet of city property along Southwest Admiral Way from the Fleets and…MORE

At a community forum last night at Ballard High School, Ballardites voiced their concerns about access to the northwest areas of the city if the bored-tunnel is built to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

A panel of seven representatives…MORE

On Sunday, April 8, starting at 7 p.m. the Madison Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association PTSA and Southwest Healthy Youth Partnership is hosting an event to provide tools for families to prevent underage drinking.

Alcohol is…MORE