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Thousands of people lined the streets of Ballard last Saturday to enjoy the Syttende Mai parade.

"I love the people, the pageantry and the camaraderie and the flags," said Erlene Steveson from the Edmonds Lodge No.

130 Sons of…MORE

An American Automotive Association study shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents per mile.

"While the cost of some driving expenses…MORE

A three-hour power outage along the Syttende Mai Parade route along Market Street and Ballard Avenue did not seem to dial down the electricity in the air during this year's parade of Norwegian pride and independence.

Grand Marshal Hanne…MORE

Opinions were strong, and manners weren't polite, at an open house for the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Adams Elementary School last Thursday.

Placards stood on easels around the cafeteria, describing building blocks toward replacing the viaduct…MORE

Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash. has endorsed Barack Obama for president.

"I am proud to endorse Barack Obama today, because I believe he will bring us together to achieve the kind of change we need in this country moving forward," the Seattle…MORE

Before hiring a limousine or town car to celebrate your wedding or a prom, make sure it's licensed and legitimate.

"If you're planning to make your event extra special by using one of Washington's quality limo services, we suggest you do…MORE

A brighter, cleaner Crown Hill business district is in the works, now that a city grant has been awarded for improvements in the area.

The city's Office of Economic Development has given the Crown Hill Business Association a $6,000 grant…MORE

Though thousands of Seattle renters have been displaced by apartment-to-condominium conversions, a chunk of money the city set aside to help them with cost of relocation has barely been touched.

At the time this paper went to press, just…MORE

Todd Gibson, a local entrepreneur and community college instructor, has announced he is running for the 33rd District state House position being vacated by Rep. Shay Schual-Berke (D-Normandy Park.)

Schual-Berke has announced she will not…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