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For the past couple of decades, a female river otter named Salishan enchanted visitors with her energetic diving, gliding and cuteness. Today, March 5, Woodland Park Zoo humanely euthanized the 19-year-old otter following a period of declining…MORE

Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, is awarding the Swedish Medical Center Foundation a $15,000 grant. The contribution honors Mercer Smith, a recipient of the company’s Community Service Award. For the past 21 years, Northwestern Mutual…MORE

Seattle Police are on the lookout for a burglar who was recorded by a “puppy cam” as he broke into a Ballard home last week.

According to the Seattle Police Blotter, a Ballard woman’s pet monitoring camera system recorded the thief as he…MORE

The Ballard Partnership For Smart Growth (BPSG) and the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Public Space Program asked for public feedback last February in order to identify a preferred location and design for a permanent public…MORE

The Department of Planning and Development released the latest land use applications yesterday.

There are two applications for subdivision approval. There is also an application for a four-story, 33-unit structure at 1506 NW 61st St. The…MORE

Today, Mayor Ed Murray transmitted his plan to implement the voter-approved Seattle Preschool Program to the city council.

The implementation plan provides details about how the preschool program will be rolled out, and how it will work…MORE

Legislation that could make Washington a worldwide leader in the research of marijuana is headed to the House of Representatives following its passage by the Senate by a vote of 45-3.

Senate Bill 5121, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles…MORE

By Amanda Knox

Editor's note: This article originally appeared last week online. This version contains some clarifications and corrections.

We all know—by the green going up—that St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. But did…MORE

Join us from 6-8 PM tomorrow night, March 3, at Ballard High School for a discussion on proposed industrial lands policies that are part of Seattle 2035 – the City’s major comprehensive plan update. We are considering specific land use policies…MORE

Today Mayor Ed Murray launched Move Seattle, his 10-year vision for transportation in Seattle, providing a comprehensive strategy that will improve how people and goods move around the city.

The plan integrates Seattle’s many travel modes…MORE