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King County Councilmember Dow Constantine and 34th District state legislators called the Washington Supreme Court decision to allow the issuance of permits for a massive gravel mining operation on Maury Island a major setback for Puget Sound.…MORE

The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting community input for the development of its "strategic business plan," which will guide department actions for the next five years.

At a recent community meeting, several residents…MORE

Jim Diers' charm is infectious.

The Seattle School Board decided last week it would mull other options to the co-location of Denny Middle School and Sealth High, including sticking with separate campuses, which would delay completion by two years and go supremely over budget.…MORE

Woodland Park Zoo has increased its winter admission fee by 50 cents to help offset increasing costs.

Effective Jan. 1, the new fees through April 30 are: Adult (13-64) $11; Child (3-12) $8; and Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and people with…MORE

The owner of West Seattle's only existing motel plans to renovate its 50 guest rooms and then seek a neighborhood zoning change from the city to allow taller buildings so that 50 additional rooms could be built on the upper floors.

Motel…MORE

Homer Vess celebrated his 100th birthday Jan. 7 at the Columbia Lutheran Home in Ballard. But he does not reside there. He takes care of himself, and others. Vess volunteers at the home twice a week helping residents eat. He drives there from his…MORE

In the Dec. 26 issue of the Ballard News-Tribune, in the article titled "Condo design criticized," the possible anchor tenant for a new condo proposed at the northwest corner of 15th Avenue Northwest and Northwest Market Street was incorrectly…MORE

Members of the Greenwood Senior Center plan to involved themselves in the community by making positive contributions now that their new group S.A.G.E. (Seniors, Active, Giving and Engaged) has been formed.

The goal of Seniors, Active,…MORE

Sunset Bowl, which opened its 26 lanes and diner in January, 1957, has since become a Ballard institution, and will soon become a memory. The one-acre-plus site and building will not be spared as it was sold to Avalon Ballard LLC for over $13…MORE