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Ballard residents and business owners are speaking out against state, city and county officials' plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bored tunnel.

"I don't think it's the best decision for the public in the long term," said…MORE

The Highline School Board recognized last week 16 district teachers who have received their national board certification.

Superintendent John Welch noted that is four times the number that earned certification last year.

Eight of…MORE

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

On Jan. 12, 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…MORE

Ballard residents and business owners are speaking out against state, city and county officials' plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bored tunnel.

"I don't think it'ss the best decision for the public in the long term,"…MORE

Next month, Ballard's Snoose Junction plans to open a second location in nearby Greenwood.

Co-owner Mark Ball said the decision to expand "just felt comfortable."

The new location, set for a grand-opening in about three weeks, will…MORE

The Cooper School community made sure their objections were made known to School Board members over the proposal to shut down their program, despite a public hearing not being required.

Before any public school building can be closed…MORE

Dow Constantine, who represents West Seattle on the King County Council, has come out in support of the plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep bored tunnel because of the value to West Seattle commuters.

"Every other proposal…MORE

A fire, originating upstairs, possibly by a furnace, broke out just after 5 a.m. Friday (Jan. 16), at the historic Alki Homestead Restaurant, 6717 61st Ave. S.W. No one was injured.

"I think the place is pretty dark," said co-owner of the…MORE

Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle City Light are working today (Thursday, Jan. 15) on the West Seattle Bridge to replace missing lane striping in the eastbound direction and overhead lighting in the westbound direction.

A…MORE