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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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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

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

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

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

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