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It looks like the notice slipped by us yesterday, but the burn ban is off again, as of 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21. Yes, this means you can burn your Christmas trees, roast chestnuts over an open fire and heat your hot cocoa with a small wood-fire…MORE

Police were able to resolve an apparent hostage situation which took place yesterday in Greenwood, according to the Seattle Police Department's Police Blotter.

At 6 p.m. on Jan. 21, officers responded to call from a friend of the victim…MORE

Later this week, crews will be working on the Ballard siphon replacement project located at Shilshole Ave NW and 20th Ave NW.

Crews will be digging small holes on the north and south sides of Shilshole Ave NW to locate existing underground…MORE

Old as it may be, the Ballard Bridge isn't so bad. Especially when you compare it with the overall condition of Seattle's bridges.

A report from the Seattle Department of Transportaton suggests that Seattle's bridges have a backlog of…MORE

Everyone heard the sirens, but few heard the story behind them.

On Nov. 20, 2012, at 8:23 a.m., Seattle Fire responded to a small boat fire at Shilshole Bay Marina. We reported on it that day, as everyone in the neighborhood could hear the…MORE

Well, it was fun while it lasted. But now a Stage 1 burn ban is back for King County, starting at 4 p.m. on Jan. 18, meaning no fires in wood-burning fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and no burning outdoors, including bonfires, campfires,…MORE

All photos by Zachariah Bryan

If there's one thing we can be certain of in this world, it's this: Kids love the new playground at the Salmon Bay Elementary and Middle School.

On Friday, Jan. 18, at about 8:30 a.m., kids, parents and…MORE

Update, Jan. 18, 4:30 p.m.: Here is what we learned so far. Crown Hill Lutheran Church, while no longer used for church service, is still being rented out for several programs, including a weekly hot meal program and a preschool. The Phinneywood…MORE

In the week of Jan. 28, Seattle Public Utilities will begin assessing the combined sewer overflow area at the end of 24th Ave NW.

The overflow, NPDES 150, is one of the big problem spots in Ballard which gushes out sewage during a storm…MORE

Rejoice, the burn ban has been lifted!

Well, at least in 40 minutes, at 1 p.m., Jan. 16 it will officially be over according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. It will continue on in Snohomish and Pierce County (in case you folks are…MORE