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After Mayor Greg Nickels and the Seattle City Council approved a 20-cent fee on all disposable shopping bags, the Washington Food Industry successfully collected enough signatures on a referendum so that the issue will now go to a public vote…MORE

The Southwest Healthy Youth Partnership is in need of volunteers in increase awareness of underage drinking. Youth can earn community service hours and adults are welcome, too.

People are needed to serve at "resource tables" at local…MORE

The Fauntleroy Community Association hosted its annual Food Fest Tuesday night at the Hall at Fauntleroy, bringing together local businesses, organizations and residents for a light-hearted night of dinning and mingling.

Tuxedos and…MORE

A statement from the Southwest Seattle Historical Society Board released this week urges the owner of the Homestead Restaurant, a Seattle city landmark, to restore the fire damaged building and protect it in its damaged state, but owner Tom Lin…MORE

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