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For skiers and snowboarders things are going downhill faster than the economy, thanks to the snowy Northwest. Entrepreneurs Greg and Kara Whittaker of Alki Kayak Tours have capitalized on the snow and those itching to head for the hills. Their…MORE

When the Puget Sound area receives an unusual amount of snow, it is normally the east side that is slammed the hardest.

So when the King County Roads Division spends September and October testing snow-removal equipment and ordering winter…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels announced today that additional private contractors will be hired to speed clean-up of city streets sanded during the winter storm.

As the Seattle School District gradually sells off surplus schools to the city and various non-profit groups, many community members are in support of the sales to keep these buildings in their community.

However Chris Jackins, coordinator…MORE

While some businesses in West Seattle suffered in the end of 2008 due to the struggling economy and drastic weather conditions, others fared well and even benefitted from the snow storm.

Several stores reported that while they expected a…MORE

Ballard Care and Rehabilitation, a 142-bed licensed nursing center, will open its new post-surgery Rehab Recover Suites at an open house Jan. 28.

The community is invited to the event from 3 to 6 p.m. at 820 N.W.

The state, county and city executives have postponed deciding whether a surface couplet or an elevated structure will replace the aging Alaskan Way Viaduct, deferring to pressure to consider a bored tunnel despite its cost.

A joint…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

Field trips for middle school students are not uncommon, but in June a group of Pathfinder students will participate in a school trip that could greatly alter each child's world view.

The 25 Pathfinder students in grades six through eight…MORE

The 2009 Des Moines budget, which included major cuts and increased taxes to fill a $2.7 million shortfall, was barely passed by the Des Moines City Council on Dec. 22.

After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro-tem Dan Sherman as well…MORE