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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

State Representative Mark Miloscia gripped his steaming cup of Poverty Bay coffee with both hands as he waited his turn to speak.

He had the look of a man in search warmth on one of those chilling, rainy Northwest days that somehow catches…MORE

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

The Des Moines Council approved May 8 an agreement with the Port of Seattle for development of the Des Moines Creek Business Park.

In the agreement, the port pays for development company Majestic Realty Co. to make street improvements on…MORE

Majestic Realty Co. was announced last week as the developer for the Des Moines Creek Business Park project.

The Des Moines Creek Business Park development is located south of Sea-Tac International Airport, bounded by South 208th Street on…MORE