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The biggest story in the pages of the Ballard News-Tribune in 2005, measured in pages, was the life and death of the monorail. 30 monorail stories graced the pages of this newspaper, edging out news about schools and education (26 stories) and…MORE

ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery announced the appointment of Alan Harrison as its new executive director, effective yesterday.

Harrison has served as a leader in the nonprofit arts and entertainment field locally and nationally for more…MORE

The drug related deaths of two people living in a motor home last month has focused attention on the proliferation of homeless people living in vehicles on Ballard Streets.

The bodies of Sarah Gregory, 24, and Richie Owens, 33, were found…MORE

Heavy rain, a faulty valve and a malfunctioning sluice gate apparently caused a wastewater pump station in Westwood to overflow, which sent storm water and sewage into nearby homes early Christmas Eve morning.

Rain filled to overflowing a…MORE

The Chief Sealth High School class of 2009 will be able to start their college careers as sophomores at universities across the country and internationally if they successfully complete the two year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program,…MORE

Waiting for a "gold plated" tunnel option to replace the endangered Alaskan Way Viaduct would be "irresponsible," says City Councilman David Della.

After a resolution was adopted in support of Mayor Greg Nickels' preferred tunnel option…MORE

Eric Winiecki trusts his son Leo. But it's his bubbly and inquisitive toddler Eva that could pose a risk to his newly finished replica of Sandro Botticelli's famous painting, "The Birth of Venus." (See photo, Page 1)

"I know it's just a…MORE

For more than a year now, commuters and tourists who travel the ferry between Fauntleroy and Vashon or Southworth have happily consumed food provided by Sound Food Cafe, located on Vashon. Now that service is in doubt.

The local eatery…MORE

Bruce Carlson recently notched his 400th career win as coach of the Seattle Lutheran High School girls basketball team and quickly tacked on additional victories.

His 403rd victory came Dec. 20 in a home game with University Prep. The Lady…MORE

The Burien City Council decided to postpone further consideration of annexing North Highline until early January, after its newly elected members are sworn into office.

The council has been considering declaring North Highline a "potential…MORE