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Astronauts, Elvis, sky rides, royalty, the Kennedys, religion, topless showgirls, the Canadian tattoo, the Cold War and futurist speculation ‒ the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair had it all and tonight the Ballard Historical Society is giving people a…MORE

Viking Bank announced on November 8 that, at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier this month, Viking shareholders approved the plan of merger and acquisition by AmericanWest Bank.

The votes cast in favor of the transaction…MORE

The Seattle School District announced on Monday that it will withdraw a policy proposal involving school district-sponsored freedom of expression.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield said that school board directors and district…MORE

The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include a chat with Sally Bagshaw, Seattle’s Shoreline Master Plan, recycling, and more.

As usual, the meeting will take…MORE

As of 8:15 p.m., the following election results have been posted:

Initiative 1183: to privatize liquor stored Yes: 61.1 percent No: 38.89 percent

1125: "The Eyman Initiative": Limits on motor vehicle fund and vehicle toll revenue…MORE

At approximately 3:55 p.m. (PST), a 12-year-old, female African lion at Woodland Park Zoo left its sleeping den and gained access to the service hallway that is behind the scenes of the felines building. The incident occurred minutes before the…MORE

Teen substance abuse isn’t a school, neighbor or financial problem, but a kid problem. That was one of the first things pointed out by the panel of speakers at last week’s drug and alcohol information night at Ballard High School.

The…MORE

The deadline to return ballots to a drop box is 8:00 p.m. today.

Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day.

The Ballard dropbox is located across from the Ballard Library entrance on 5614 22nd Avenue NW.

After being in business for only four months, 5 Corner Market Bar & Kitchen closed its doors in April. Now, an auction in scheduled for Wednesday to sell of the gastropub's remaining appliances, dishware, and furniture.

Hosted by James…MORE

UPDATE:

It looks like there might be a happy ending to the vandalized tree incident at St Paul's. We received word that on Thursday, Nov 17, students from Ingraham High School's landscaping program will be planting new trees under the…MORE