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Dave Leask is mild-mannered, amicable, and loves his job. If you met him you might like him. But if you drive and are in a hurry, you may not like what he does.

From his 10-by-12 foot office, a tower perched precariously 64 feet above…MORE

Thirteen science, technology, engineering and math students at Highline Community College in Des Moines have received up to $5,265 each from the college's Science Scholars Program.

The scholarships, provided with funding from the National…MORE

Update: 5:20 p.m., Monday The power outage below has reportedly been fixed by Seattle City Light crews.

Christmas and Hanukah are meant to be a time of peace and joy, but it can be a stressful time for both people and their pets.

It is a sad fact that dogs and cats become sick, and even die, due to some of the changes that happen in their…MORE

People may not dining out as much in Ballard but they seem to still be flocking to the bars.

While restaurant business is down, happy hours, specials and promotions are on the rise.

For the Austin Cantina, "business crashed right…MORE

Scott Anthony captured this image of an ambitious walker braving the elements to traverse the city on foot. Record cold weather and precipitation impacted the Federal Way area and much of western Washington last week. Photo by Scott Anthony.

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

Ballard

Bad Albert's Tap and Grill

5100 Ballard Ave. N.W.

782-9623

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

www.badalberts.com

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