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As the district moves closer to making a final recommendation regarding school closures, parents and staff at West Seattle schools have grown frustrated with the process and are voicing their objections to the school board.

To address a…MORE

It was a tough week in Highline and the Puget Sound area with snow, ice, cold, wind, power outages and more. There were numerous fender-benders on the slippery streets. Highline and Tukwila public schools closed for several days as did area…MORE

Update: 5:15 p.m., Tuesday Due to still-icy streets in many areas and the possibility of more snow overnight, Metro will be operating approximately half of its regular weekday service on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Update: 5:15 p.m., Tuesday Due to still-icy streets in many areas and the possibility of more snow overnight, Metro will be operating approximately half of its regular weekday service on Wednesday, Dec. 24. 

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Councilmember Sally Nelson was appointed to chair the 2009 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Advocacy Committee of the National League of Cities (NLC). Councilmember Nelson?s appointment was announced today by NLC President Kathleen…MORE

On Dec. 15 the Seattle City Council passed a bill in an effort to create more housing for low-income residents. Two projects planned for Ballard are seeking to do the same thing.

In late February the Compass Center, with the help of loans…MORE

The Des Moines City Council has updated its Commute Trip Reduction Plan to reduce local air pollution, traffic congestion and energy consumption, as required by state law.

This plan, mandated in 1991 under Washington's Clean Air Act,…MORE

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5100 Ballard Ave. N.W.

782-9623

Happy Hour: 3 to 6 p.m. daily, $1 off appetizers, beers and well drinks on special.

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Thursdays, 8 to 10:30 p.m. No…MORE

The Des Moines City Council has approved the sale of $6.205 million in bonds to fund marina capital improvements and another $3.515 million in bonds to fund transportation capital improvements.

Prior to their action, finance director Paula…MORE

Developers who want to build above existing height allowances in Seattle neighborhoods will now have to offer some of the increased space at an affordable rent.

The change occurs after the Seattle City Council approved both a resolution…MORE