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In a 5 to 2 vote, the Seattle School Board has passed Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson's final recommendation on school closures, effectively closing Cooper Elementary school and splitting the Accelerated Progress Program at Lowell Elementary…MORE

With the most recent plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bored tunnel, it was not a surprise to tunnel supporters that an initiative has been petitioned for November's ballot as an effort to stop the city from digging a tunnel in…MORE

Sunday, Feb. 1 Metro bus fares will increase by 25 cents for adults.

Prices for Access Pass and FlexPass will also increase. Youth and senior/disabled fares will not change.

Off-peak cash fares will increase from $1.50 to $1.75.…MORE

The Northwest Design Review Board is still unsatisfied with how the design of a new condo treats an iconic corner in Ballard.

Kirkland-based developers Rhapsody Partners plan to build Market Street Landing, a five to eight story building…MORE

The city is taking applications for the projects that can be funded through the Neighborhood Projects Fund, such as traffic circles, sidewalk repair, or playground improvements.

There are two funds set aside in the 2010 city budget for…MORE

The city plans to create bicycle parking in areas of the city, but Ballard is not first on the list.

"We plan to install them at various locations around the city, but have not yet decided on all of the locations," said Seattle Department…MORE

Plans to develop an eight-story, 260-unit condo at the old Denny's site on the corner of Market and 15th has been put on hold due to recent economic troubles, according to a representative of the developers, Rhapsody Partners.

Louis…MORE

King County Council member Larry Phillips will officially announce his candidacy for King County Executive today (Jan 27).

Ron Sims currently holds the elected position.

"I'm running for King County Executive to chart a new…MORE

Home for Good, a non-profit aimed at getting low to moderate income earners into home ownership opportunities, presented it's design plans to the Northwest Design Review Board Monday (Jan. 26) evening. The project includes green building and…MORE

Today (Jan. 27), developers of the new Interbay Urban Center announced that Whole Foods will be the anchor tenant in the 80,000 square foot retail center.

Reporters and community members stood out in the cold Tuesday morning, as Doug…MORE