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Editor's Note: We run this story from our sister paper, the Ballard News-Tribune, as an indication of how the city is pushing paid parking and residential parking zone in fast developing areas now without parking.

According to developers and landowners in Ballard the neighborhood's building boom is still going, though now with the economy slumping it's more of a firecracker than a stick of dynamite.

A number of developments in Ballard have been…MORE

Some Seattle schools may have to be closed by next June because of a $24 million deficit the district is facing.

The first phase of a school board resolution will address capacity shortages in North Seattle, Queen Anne and Magnolia, but…MORE

The Seattle School Board has unanimously supported a resolution that directed Superintendent Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson to immediately begin addressing capacity imbalances in the district.

The board has identified a $24 million deficit in…MORE

Last week 58 schools in the area joined over 1,000 schools nationwide - and nearly 500,000 students - as they began scouring their homes and neighborhoods for idle pennies.

From now until Thanksgiving students, together with their parents…MORE

The times they are a-changin' but before today gets away from us, the Log House Museum and the Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza Project are upping the ante and expanding on their proposed time capsule project.

Nov. 13, some 157 years to the…MORE

When John Lennon hit a personal rough spot in 1965 he responded with "Help!" In that hit song he crooned that when younger he never needed any help, but "I've changed my mind. I've opened up the doors."

In her new book, "Personal Safety…MORE

Six local residents recently were honored by the city of Des Moines for their quick response that saved one life and attempted to save another in Puget Sound last summer.

Val Champion, Bruce Johnson, Tim Kinghorn, Steve Kokita, and Truman…MORE

The Seattle Families and Education Levy provides many school-based, extended-day academic and enrichment opportunities for students.

For example, every afternoon at Denny Middle School, the extended-day activities allow students to…MORE

Faced with a $2.771 million deficit in 2009, Des Moines City Council members already have agreed on approximately $1.8 million in spending cuts next year.

At special meetings on Oct. 25 and Oct. 28 and their regular Oct. 30 meeting,…MORE