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Ballard High School junior Jayson Luu may have lost the election for Associated Student Body president last year, but he has been busy getting his fellow students involved in charity.

After the election loss, the school's Parent Teacher…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 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

Seattle set a new record for recycling rates, with 52.1 percent of residential garbage heading to recycling bins instead of the landfills.

The residential recycling rate climbed by 2.7 percentage points compared to 2004 and was 2.2…MORE

Getting from West Seattle to wherever on the bus is now just a Google away thanks to the next generation of online trip planning from King County and Google.

"This partnership between Metro and Google combines 21st century technology in a…MORE

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 Federal Way Transit Center has become a hub of activity in the heart of the community. Buses, passenger vehicles and pedestrians milled around the downtown site last Thursday during the 5 p.m. commute. The city hopes to build a series of…MORE