Parents and teachers expressed appreciation and outrage at West Seattle's School Board member Steve Sundquist at a public hearing to discuss the proposal to close the Genesee Hill building, home to Pathfinder K-8, and move students into Cooper…MORE
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NEW Ballard bars, restaurants trying to adapt in bad economy
Wed, 12/17/08
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
WS Chamber of Commerce takes strong viaduct stand
Wed, 12/17/08
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce has taken a strong position on the proposed options for replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and sent that message in a letter to local and state officials.
MORENEW Council approves incentive zoning for neighborhoods
Tue, 12/16/08
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
NEW SECTION: B-MONT O'Rama: Everything nightlife in Ballard and Fremont
Tue, 12/16/08
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
Interbay Whole Foods still planned amid lawsuit negotiations
Tue, 12/16/08
Whole Foods Market is still in legal negotiations over its new Interbay store, which was set to open this month in the new Interbay Urban Center, according to a representative of the company.
Vicki Foley, a Whole Foods spokesperson, said…MORE
NEW Phinney/Ballard developments in the works
Tue, 12/16/08
908 N.W. 51st St.
Contact: Dan Duffus, 282-9270
Project 3009238
An application has been submitted to the city to allow four residential units of cottage housing. Surface parking for five vehicles to be provided. Review…MORE
Austin Cantina may close for good
Tue, 12/16/08
After a little more than a year of doing business in Ballard, owner of the tex-mex restaurant Austin Cantina announced recently he may not reopen after closing for the holidays.
"Austin Cantina will be serving dinner only the week of Dec.…MORE
NEW Panelists try to prepare parents for kindergarten
Tue, 12/16/08
How can you best be an advocate for your child when it comes to kindergarten readiness? Should you push them ahead or stay in preschool another year?
How do you choose the right school?
These were a few of the concerns that north…MORE
Compass Center will build low income housing for singles
Tue, 12/16/08
In late February the Compass Center, with the help of loans from United Way of King County and the city of Seattle, purchased the property at 1753 N.W. 56th St. from the Low Income Housing Institute with the intent of constructing low-income…MORE
