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A narrowed set of hybrid scenarios for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be presented for comment at an open forum Dec. 16.

From the eight scenarios studied for the last six months, the most promising building blocks will be…MORE

To the relief of thr Arbor Heights community, the local school was not included in Superintendent Marie Goodloe-Johnson?s most recent recommendations regarding school closures across the district.

The district had recommended on Nov. 25…MORE

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

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

To the dismay of many Fremont residents, business owners and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the Seattle Department of Transportation has decided to install parking meters in the neighborhood.

The department presented their final plan…MORE

Dec. 8 the Seattle City Council reaffirmed its support for developing an expanded streetcar network, which could eventually include a Fremont/Ballard route.

The resolution solidifies a network map and streetcar vision, but does not…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

Jason Hughes has been operating his shop, Sonic Boom Records & CDs in Ballard for the past seven years and with the recent economic downturn he got to thinking that it's time for Ballardites to start supporting the businesses that makes their…MORE