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The Elliott Bay Water Taxi and Metro shuttles from the dock to Alki, Admiral Way and the West Seattle Junction will be permanent year around under the King County Ferry District approved recently by the King County Council.

A newly revised…MORE

Ballard acquired its name as a matter of chance.

Indeed, the name was literally the result of a flip of a coin along with a 1880s nickname for a train stop. Before it became Ballard, the little community on Salmon Bay was known for about a…MORE

Superintendent Raj Manhas and Chief Academic Officer Carla Santono have announced principal appointments for the 2007-2008 school year. The appointments are a result of a "rigorous, three-phase process" that began in fall 2006.

"As we see…MORE

The King County Council recently expanded potential transportation options for county residents by creating a King County Ferry District.

Passenger-only ferry service to South Puget Sound and Vashon Island, or across Lake Washington to the…MORE

The Scandinavian Cultural Center Council is inviting its members to submit nominations for the 2007 Outstanding Service Award.

On June 16 and 17, local musicians will perform at the annual Fremont Fair's "Center of the Universe" to support the fair and its mission to fight hunger, isolation, violence, homelessness and despair- advancing the vision of an end to poverty…MORE

Beware on 15th Avenue Northwest on May 25 because for the first time since its inception, Washington State's Click it or Ticket campaign will take to the nighttime hours.

More than 75 law enforcement agencies throughout Washington will be…MORE

The Seattle School Board is considering changing its student assignment plan for the 2008-2009 school year to a more simplified version that will enhance predictability for families and students.

The district says the current system is…MORE

More than a year since the Seattle Department of Transportation removed public art pieces from the Ballard Bridge, it's still unclear when the sculptures will be reinstalled.

Put up in 2003, the art pieces were located atop the east and…MORE

With all 151 precincts reporting in at press time, Federal Way Public Schools has announced that it has secured the required number of votes to declare a victory for its school bond measure.

Voters took to the polls last week on May 15,…MORE