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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

The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods recently awarded young artists at a recent celebration at Rainier Community Center.

Elisa Sun of Lafayette Elementary School won a Crystal Award for her art piece which included a $15 check…MORE

In the Feb. 11, 2009 West Seattle Herald article, "Community mourns one of its own," it was reported that the victim was seen near the Poggie Tavern. The crime is still under investigation and that detail has not been corroborated.

Burien City Manager Mike Martin reassured Boulevard Park residents at a recent open house about his city’s plans to annex their area.

He said that Boulevard Park, in North Highline’s southeast section, looks much like Burien did 15 years…MORE