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Not only did Lafayette Elementary School students enjoy the last day of school, they got to watch the groundbreaking ceremony for a new school playground.

The plan is to scrape away the pavement in the northern end of the playground to…MORE

The committee commissioned to make modifications or find alternatives to West Seattle High's block schedule have decided that a consensus cannot be reached and will instead present position papers to the district by its Friday (June 29) deadline…MORE

Like a generous sibling, Seattle's Chinese sister city, Chongqing, has just donated $1.2 million for the "Knowing the Spring Courtyard," the first phase of the Seattle Chinese Garden. Located just beyond the north parking lot of South Seattle…MORE

The city has announced a matching fund grant of $4,375 for Bergen Place Park Enhancement to go along with a pledge by Friends of Bergen Place Organization of $7,588.

This project proposes installation of six 25-foot flagpoles to display…MORE

Cothron McMillian has been tabbed to become principal at Whittier Elementary School.

McMillian has an 18-year history as a Seattle Public Schools administrator.

Fishermen's Terminal is halfway through its transformation. Docks 5-10 are being redeveloped in a two-phase construction process. The $22 million project includes structural changes, utility upgrades and dredging.

In the end the terminal…MORE

A run-off election will be held this week for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark Board, the body that reviews and approves all changes to building exteriors and new construction within the historic district.

John Burreson, owner of…MORE

A love of old buildings and a desire to preserve history on Ballard Avenue is a common link among a group of property owners who have helped revitalize the area.

In 1982 architects Gene Morris and Gordon Lagerquist found themselves…MORE

When Russell Oberg and his wife sold their home last June, they figured they'd spend a relaxing summer aboard their boat on Lake Union before settling into their new condominium in Ballard.

Summer turned into fall, and the Oberg's original…MORE

The third annual Fallen Officer Fund raiser is a triple play this year with a softball tourney, silent auction and golf scramble.

Event organizer, Detective Mike Garske, has plans to raise as much or more than the $15,000 the group…MORE