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The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced nominees for the High School Awards of Excellence. These awards celebrate the most outstanding student productions from five Northwest states:…MORE

One of Ballard’s favorite breweries, Reuben’s Brews, has expanded to a second location, which means one thing to imbibers: more delicious, locally produced beer.

The new and larger brewery and taproom is located at 5010 14th Ave. NW, and…MORE

Thousands crowded the streets of Ballard for the 17th of May Festival Syttende Mai parade last Sunday. Norwegian flags flew in the hands of spectators and waved like cod tails behind vintage vehicles cruising before the whooping throng. Children…MORE

Washington state continued to be a pioneer in the fight to combat human trafficking today when Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5884, legislation creating a human trafficking information clearing house and activating the former Washington State…MORE

Today Mayor Ed Murray announced the 2015 recipient of the 10th Annual Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film, Megan Griffiths. The award recognizes an individual or entity for exceptional work that has significantly contributed to the…MORE

In 2012, a modest corner store in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood was threatened with demolition. Though the shop, built in the 1930s, had seen better days, a group of neighbors believed that it could be restored in a way that would enhance the…MORE

A new contract between the City of Seattle and its recycling processor, Republic Services, is expected to save about $4.5 million over a three-year period.

The new agreement resulted from a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process…MORE

Mayor Murray applauded the signing of a community workforce agreement (CWA) between the City and nearly 20 labor unions, completing a major milestone in the implementation of Seattle’s new priority hire law. The ordinance improves access to…MORE

The City of Seattle Department of Transportation and Department of Planning and Development hosted a meeting with the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth on May 7 at the Leif Erikson Lodge. Their goal was to hear feedback from the community…MORE

Information provided by Woodland Park Zoo.

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington today denied a second request for an injunction preventing Woodland Park Zoo from transporting Bamboo and Chai to the…MORE