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People agree they want the right solution for the future, though they disagree what exactly should replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

At an open house last week at Seattle Center, people questioned transportation staff and voiced opinions…MORE

Ballard lost one of its favorite sons when Ron Olsen, best known as the co-host of the Scandinavian Hour radio program, passed away on April 29.

He was 69.

Olsen was visiting Scandinavia with his brother John when they were involved…MORE

Ballard's biggest cultural celebration is this Saturday as the May 17 Syttende Mai parade brings in Scandinavians from all over the Northwest.

This parade is the largest May 17 parade in the United States, and is third only parades in Oslo…MORE

More "cottage housing" is planned for Ballard, a type of housing designed around sharing space with your neighbors while allowing more separation than a condominium or town home.

Only allowed in areas of the city zoned multi-family,…MORE

Kindergarten through second grade students at Whittier Elementary School are learning more than the alphabet, they are writing poetry.

On May first, students held an Poetry Celebration assembly to read their poetry, written with the help…MORE

Shocked, disappointed and frustrated are the words Whitman Middle School principal Michael Starosky used to describe the 78 windows broken by vandals on Sunday, May 4.

Windows were shattered along the west side of the school building and…MORE

As the Salmon Bay Aerie #2141 Fraternal Order of Eagles celebrated its 75th Anniversary, new members are being recruited to help the organization thrive into the future.

"If you don't have younger members, you won't last long. Now we're…MORE

Last year, when Leslie Newman and Lisa Jo Chard planned their new real estate brokerage, ReMax Team One, they knew the market was down, they knew houses weren?t selling.

Bad news didn't deter these ladies. Newman, with 21 years in the game…MORE

In the April 30 issue, the story headlined "Belly dancing helps shape the body," the troupe was misnamed. The correct name is Fat Chance Belly Dance and the head of the Bellydance Superstars is Miles Copeland. We regret the errors.

TACKLING THE MOUNTAIN. Photo of Des Moines nursery owner Lyn Robinson who will climb Mt. Rainier this summer to raise money to combat lung disease.

Des Moines food bank will hold benefit dinner.

North Highline council election set…MORE