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A group of volunteers gathered in Ballard on a recent Saturday morning to learn how to spot pollution in our local waters and the steps needed to report violators.

The meeting took place at the Puget Soundkeepers Alliance office and the…MORE

Years ago, Seattle Public Schools had an outstanding music program that reached many students, but the money that had paid for these valuable programs has dissipated over the years and instruments and musical education for many students are out…MORE

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, chair of the Council's Regional Transit Committee, has introduced legislation calling for a full "life-cycle analysis" of the canola-based biodiesel fuel blend that is currently being used…MORE

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