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While many businesses in Ballard are struggling to survive with the economic downturn, some industrial businesses have actually benefited.

Sunergy Systems is one company that is doing well, despite the economy.

Howard Lamb, the…MORE

A public meeting was held Thursday night at the Alki Community Center to unveil the new interim Elliott Bay Water Taxi dock at Seacrest Park. County Councilmember Dow Constantine said the current dock is "shot," and needs to be replaced. The new…MORE

Editor's note: This article is from Seattle City Council member Nick Licata's Urban Politics newsletter.

Dig that tunnel.

Chants of "drill, baby, drill" from this past fall echo in my mind, as the near unanimous political and…MORE

For any West Seattle resident who has even a slight interest in music, Easy Street records stirs up feelings of nostalgia. It has become a cultural center for the neighborhood, where you can wander through an eclectic mix of new releases or go…MORE

Photos by Michael Harthorne and Allison Espiritu

All around Ballard, people welcomed Barack Obama as their 44th President of the United States.

What did you do on this historic day? Please post your plans below, including any other…MORE

The 34th District Democratic Organization held an exciting meeting at the Hall at Fauntleroy on Jan. 14, electing new officers to serve for 2009-2010. In separate action the same evening the Democrats overwhelmingly endorsed Sherril Huff for…MORE

The Seattle Parks Department plans to appoint a Citizen Oversight Committee at the end of February for the renewed Pro Parks Levy and presented the Seattle City Council with actions and steps they've taken so far for the levy's implementation.…MORE

"Never again" seemed to be the battle cry uttered by city and county representatives of departments of transportation, utilities, and law enforcement at a recent public forum, there to assure the public that snow and ice removal will be better…MORE

The fire that was sparked last Friday morning at the Alki Homestead Restaurant will likely keep the historic building closed for at least six months, according to co-owner Tom Lin.

The fire, which is thought to be caused by too many…MORE

The Seattle City Council laid out its goals for 2009 under three overarching themes - fostering safe communities, fairly investing public resources and building a livable city.

A number of the 15 priorities set forward by the council at…MORE