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One book at a time, 55 students at Loyal Heights Elementary School are now competing in the Global Reading Challenge with the hope of making the city championships.

Two other Ballard schools, Adams and Whittier Elementary are also taking…MORE

The next Seattle Schools' superintendent must work to rebuild trust within the community as well as prepare a plan to increase academic achievement equitably, parents told the national search firm hired to look for a new district chief.

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After the QFC at Northwest 58th and 24th Avenue Northwest is rebuilt it will be double its current size and have six stories of residential units above it.

Ground is expected to break before the end of March and the grocery store will be…MORE

After news broke that former salesmen at Huling Bros. Auto Center had been charged with breaking into a customer's home and stealing about $70,000 in cash, former co-owner Steve Huling asked himself a deep question:

"How did I find myself…MORE

Former salesmen at Huling Bros. Auto Center, one of West Seattle's largest businesses, were charged last week with breaking into a customer's apartment last summer, stealing $70,000 in cash and laundering the money to cover up the crime.

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The next Seattle Schools' superintendent should breed inspiration within the community while also possessing strong leadership skills and sound financial know-how, parents told the national search firm hired to look for a new district chief.…MORE

Violinist Hilary Hahn plays Bach at Tractor Tavern - after a Benaroya gig

By Kate Levin

By 1:30 a.m. Sunday, the crowd at Ballard's Tractor Tavern had mostly cleared out, but for a few dedicated Hilary Hahn fans.

Unlicensed pets could fetch a hefty fine this year if Seattle Animal Shelter officers can catch them.

Thanks to a $250,000 boost in its annual budget the shelter has hired three additional officers, increasing its patrol staff to 15 as…MORE

At least nine people stood atop the Aurora Bridge last year where they contemplated ending their lives.

No one knows how long it took to decide, nor what their last thoughts were. But eventually, they were each desperate enough to heave…MORE

The Ballard News-Tribune would like to clarify the opening paragraph of the article titled, "School bon-levy debated," that was published Jan. 17, 2007.

While Ballard area schools would not receive any major construction projects from the…MORE