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Finally, the two cities of Seattle and Burien have reached a preliminary agreement to the proposed annexation of the unincorporated area of North Highline.

The parties involved in the mediation talks include the cities of Burien and…MORE

After spending enough time to collect dust in the Nordic Heritage Museum's shed, the Nordic Spirit will once again sail in Seattle waters.

It was donated to the museum by a retired Volvo executive who used the fishing boat turned replica…MORE

Think of every child's fantasy play land - what would it entail? Toys, games, stuffed animals, and dress-up clothes, perhaps. Such a land exists at Ballard's Clover.

Inspired by a friend's toy shop in San Francisco, Ballard resident Sarah…MORE

This year, students at Seattle Public Schools are not only learning what they need to do to stay healthy, but why.

The district has adopted the new physical education program, Five For Life, for students from kindergarten through high…MORE

On a dark night over Germany in 1986, Ballard-raised Monty Reed, then 21, jumped from a plane at 800 feet with several hundred others. The first 700 feet was smooth-sailing for the U.S. Army Airborne Ranger during his training mission, but that…MORE

The Municipal League of King County says Metro bus riders are frustrated with current service.

"Riders are frustrated because of overcrowded buses and poor schedule performance," said Municipal League Chair Brad Meacham.

Burien Little Theatre is now accepting submissions of unproduced, unpublished scripts for the 2009 Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival.

Winning scripts will be staged in May as part of the 2008-2009 Burien Little Theatre season.…MORE

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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

Along with other programs throughout the city, Lowell Elementary School on Capitol Hill has been recommended to close as the school district assesses a $24 million deficit in its 2009 budget. As a result, the 29 students in Lowell's special…MORE

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced a $5,000 gift to Des Moines to help fund the city's 50th birthday events next year, becoming the first corporate sponsor of this year-long celebration.

Des Moines, with origins as a logging and…MORE