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Looking for a special Scandinavian way to celebrate the holiday season with your family or friends?

Anthony's HomePort is once again serving its traditional Lutefisk dinner this holiday season.

Anthony’s Lutefisk comes from Olsen…MORE

In the late afternoon on Saturday, December 10, an estimated 10,000 people are expected to enjoy the free Annual Green Lake “Pathway of Lights” event. On Sunday morning, no less than 13,000 children and adults will brave the cold as they gather…MORE

A Ballard resident was arrested for civil disobedience in Washington DC today, after thousands of people converged for a major demonstration on the street that means high-powered corporate lobbyists — K Street in Washington DC. The arrests came…MORE

The countdown is on for drivers who use State Route 520. Starting Dec. 29, drivers will pay an electronic toll to cross the bridge and the Washington State Department of Transportation is urging travelers to get ready by setting up a Good To Go!…MORE

AmericanWest banners drape the signs that formerly read Viking Bank, announcing to the public that the merger and acquisition of Viking Bank is now complete.

After three years of financial struggles, the merger of Viking Bank and…MORE

A new exhibition opened at the Nordic Heritage Museum on December 9. Titled "Cold Recall: Reflections of a Polar Explorer", the exhibition showcases Roald Amundsen and his expedition to the South Pole. Roald Amundsen and the crew of the Fram…MORE

The 2012 Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF) is now officially open to receive applications. Deadline for applications is February 1.

The NPF can be used for projects valued up to $90K to fund park or street improvements, such as playground…MORE

Woodland Park Zoo and a visiting expert in elephant reproduction performed an artificial insemination procedure last night on Chai, the zoo’s 32-year-old Asian elephant.

This is the third artificial insemination attempt on Chai this year…MORE

By Krista Lindgren

On Sunday, Dec 4, children from the Swedish School in Ballard, along with other local Scandinavian families gathered at the Nordic Heritage Museum for the Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia.

The event began with…MORE

The Sound Transit Executive Committee voted late last week to amend their 2012 budget to include $2 million to study of high-capacity transit from downtown to Ballard.

Approved by the region's voters in the Sound Transit 2 vote, this…MORE