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All drivers in the Central Puget Sound Region should be prepared for tolling on the State Route 520 bridge to start at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29.

“This change will affect more than just bridge users,” said Washington State Department of…MORE

A year after announcing the closure of Carnegie's French restaurant on the ground floor of Ballard's beloved landmark, the Old Carnegie Library, owner Karoline Morrison revealed that she has found a new tenant.

After meeting with…MORE

Master Sargent Ladd Conrad

Born February 19, 1942 in Seattle, WA ~ passed away September 11, 2011 in Mt. Vernon, WA. after a long illness. A Ballard resident until he joined the Marines at age 17. Served in Vietnam and retired from the…MORE

The Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board is accepting applications for new members to help make walking in Seattle safer and easier. The volunteer board, which was created by Seattle City Council in 1993, plays an influential role in implementing…MORE

The Ballard Elks club will be hosting their second annual Pledge or Plunge this Sunday, January 1st.

Last year, 11 volunteers braved the cold Puget Sound water to take a New Year's Day plunge and raise $3000.00 for Elks Charities.

2011 has been a remarkable year and we will revisit this year's biggest stories in a Year in Review article to be published next week. But for now, whether you are home with family, enjoying some time off, sampling holiday goodies or just…MORE

The Nordic Heritage Museum on December 22 announced its third annual Nordic Lights Film Festival to be held January 6th through 8th.

This cutting-edge cinematic festival offers an immersion into the world of hot Nordic films during the…MORE

Seattle Parks and Recreation recently brought in their one millionth rebate dollar and by doing so, they are keeping more than just the grass “green”.

Over the past few years, Parks had made significant investments to reduce operating…MORE

Mayor Mike McGinn called on Police Chief John Diaz on Wednesday, Dec. 21, to begin carrying out reforms urged by the US Department of Justice in its report of the Seattle Police Department use of force.

The DOJ report, released last week,…MORE

On December 20, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced the renewal of federal homeless assistance grants totaling more than $21.8 million. These funds make it possible to continue to provide a range of…MORE