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At 8 a.m. on July 7, the number 56 bus to downtown Seattle leaves the corner of 61st Avenue Southwest and Alki Avenue, the first stop of its route, with 14 passengers on board. By the third stop, that number has doubled. By the time the bus has…MORE

It's Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and Mark Driscoll is positioned center stage at Mars Hill Church in Ballard. Dressed in torn jeans and an untucked black shirt, the 36-year-old stands comfortably holding the Bible in one hand while actively…MORE

("Tax break said to spur affordability of housing" July 9)

The expansion of the Multi-Family Tax Exemption program approved by the Seattle City Council on June 30 allows developers a 12-year tax exemption on portions of new construction…MORE

Paper or plastic? Beginning in January either choice could cost you.

The City Council's committee decision on a proposal to tax all disposable shopping bags is scheduled for July 22. If approved by the committee and later by the full…MORE

Public art pieces removed from the Ballard Bridge after being damaged during a February 2006 windstorm will be re-installed at the end of July.

The eight aluminum sculptures stood 10 feet tall. Two sculptures had brackets that were…MORE

New bike racks are coming to Ballard and they could feature your own unique design.

Sustainable Ballard is sponsoring a bike rack competition.

"It has been on our mind for a while," said Ashley Geisendorfer, transportation guild…MORE

Dr. Rayburn Lewis, a board certified internal medical physician and the executive and medical director at Swedish Hospital's Ballard Campus, was recently named one of "America's Leading Doctors," by Black Enterprise magazine.

"It's neat to…MORE

City of Burien officials are looking forward to developing the "most pad-ready spot" in the Northeast Burien Redevelopment Planning Area after a deal between the Port of Seattle and the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) for affordable housing…MORE

In the aftermath of the fatal Burien fire that struck the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments, stories of shadowy figures, harrowing escapes and compassionate helpers surfaced.

Days after a fence was erected an unusual figure lurked on the…MORE

In a four-hour marathon meeting on July 8, SeaTac lawmakers wrestled with the details of implementing their vision for multi-family housing and increased retail in areas surrounding two light-rail stations.

The stations set to open next…MORE