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Alden Mason is faced with a dilemma similar to many seniors in Ballard who live on a fixed income: Rent increases or condo conversions are forcing many out of their homes as affordable rental opportunities here fade away.

Mason, 88, has…MORE

For the first time in the program's 28-year history, there are more than 1,000 vans in operation, supporting a record ridership of 1.9 million passenger trips during the first nine months of 2007.

Although the van programs have shown…MORE

Mike Nelson has predicted a "photovoltaic revolution" as solar power is on the verge of becoming a leading competitor in the world's top energy sources. But it all depends on consumer demand.

While the cost of solar power still has a ways…MORE

After months of negotiations, City Councilman Richard Conlin, says there is an agreement between the city and environmental groups over the restoration of wetlands and creeks around the city's new Joint Training Facility in White Center.

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Great Harvest Bread Co.'s third annual "Raising Dough for Children's Hospital" fundraiser grossed over $19,000 for Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center's Uncompensated Care program.

Seven Seattle-area Great Harvest stores, one…MORE

Nothing says, "the show is over" like an auction in a cavernous garage.

Gee Automotive's auction began last week at their Chrysler Dealership, 4735 Fauntleroy Way S.W. It shifted to their Chevrolet used car lot next door. By the afternoon…MORE

The city is looking for qualified candidates to fill upcoming openings on the city of Seattle's Design Review Board.

The positions will be available in April when retiring board members' terms expire.

The city is looking for…MORE

Ladies and gentlemen: Introducing... live entertainment at the Admiral Theater. Once part of the Oasis Entertainment cinema chain, the Admiral has broken that shackle to become a "stand-alone" theater. With renovation almost complete, and manager…MORE

The fundraiser for the Ballard Boys and Girls Club on Nov. 10 was a success with a standing-room-only crowd that produced $10,000.

The gymnasium, where many Ballard kids first learned how to play basketball was dressed up for Lombardi's…MORE

The board of the King County Ferry District has adopted a plan, budget and financing for the operation next year of the West Seattle Water Taxi and the Vashon Island passenger-only ferry.

Besides the Vashon ferry and year-around Water Taxi…MORE