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When you retire, will your cost of living decline? Some of your expenses may indeed drop, but others won’t. Plus, you may have some new ones to consider. So, all in all, it’s a good idea to think about ways to boost your retirement savings now,…MORE

Without learning-based summer activities, most kids will go back to school in the fall knowing less than they did in the spring. Studies have documented the Summer Learning Gap and its consequences: kids who don’t read and learn during the summer…MORE

SEATTLE – Despite overwhelming evidence proving the perils of distracted driving, the latest poll from PEMCO Insurance reveals that nearly half of Northwest drivers admit they illegally use their phones while driving – and a majority do it…MORE

by Ken Robinson Downtown Seattle parking practices are coming to Burien.

Patrons of businesses in Olde Burien might be surprised to learn they will have to pay to park in what has always been a free lot.

Although many businesses…MORE

by Ken Robinson Downtown Seattle parking practices are coming to Burien.

Patrons of businesses in Olde Burien might be surprised to learn they will have to pay to park in what has always been a free lot.

Although many businesses…MORE

Update 5:15am Power has been restored.

Original post A power outage began at 3:30 am in West Seattle and affected 3774 people. No cause was clear for the outage and the estimated time of restoration was 10 am.

You can check on the…MORE

By Gwen Davis

Lisa Herbold, District 1 Coucilmember said that on July 13, the mayor will propose to dissolve Seattle's 13 Neighborhood District Councils, to be replaced by a new "Community Involvement Commission".

The neighborhood…MORE

The West Seattle Garden Tour promises some unique garden delights this year as it shows off some of the best gardens in the community on July 17 from 9am to 5pm. Ticket books are now on sale for $20 at these locations: West Seattle Nursery ~…MORE

information from Seattle Parks

After considering public comments, input from a public meeting, and City policy, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has recommended that King County Wastewater Treatment Division move forward with the street…MORE

Staff

Seafood Fest was a party with everyone invited on July 9 , and the crowd loved street performances by jugglers, musicians, and entertainers of all kinds.

The Ballard News-Tribune was there to capture images of the first ever…MORE