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Today in San Francisco, the nation’s mayors called on the federal government to find a workable solution that allows Somali families living in the United States to once again send money to friends and relatives still living in the Horn of Africa…MORE

An Ohio man and life-long fan of Jacque Cousteau wants to establish a historic marker at Pacific Fishermen Shipyard to recognize the place where Cousteau’s iconic ship, Calypso, was built.

Earlier this month, Alan Bundy of Cleveland…MORE

Two computers taken from apartment

Two Ballard people are missing laptops after a burglar managed to break into their apartment on the 1400 block of NW 64th Street on June 14. The complainants told officers that they left their apartment…MORE

Residents are invited to build a free disaster preparedness starter kit, as well as learn other ways to keep themselves and their families safe in a disaster, at the Fremont Fair this Saturday, June 20.

Points of Light, the world’s largest…MORE

The Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Ballard writer, Peggy Sturdivant, the second place honor for excellence in journalism for a column in a weekly paper.

For over 20 years the SPJ has…MORE

If your neighborhood needs funding to participate in the 31st Annual Night Out on August 4, the Neighborhood Matching Fund may be able to help. However, you’ll need to apply now to its Small Sparks Fund because the deadline is Monday, June 22 at…MORE

Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency met environmental groups and activists at Fremont Brewery on June 1 to toast changes to the Clean Water Act.

The Obama Administration released the Clean Water Rule last May, and…MORE

Team Elsie Piddock took first place in the first ever Race to Alaska last Friday afternoon (June12) and won the $10,000 prize by sweeping the race.

The team, made up of Al Hughes, Graeme Esarey and Matt Steverson, finished the race from…MORE

Safety improvements are coming to the intersection of Third Avenue Northwest, Northwest 56th Street and Northwest 55th Place. Construction will start on June 15th and will require two temporary closures of Northwest 56th Street and Northwest 55th…MORE

The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) nominated 18 Ballard High School film students for High School Awards of Excellence. By the end of the ceremony, five awards were presented to Ballard High…MORE