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Students from Whitman Middle School have done it again. At King County Library's "Read. Film. Win." contest in Issaquah on Sunday, which had a red carpet ceremony and everything, Whitman students placed in three of the five finalists.

The…MORE

Ever been sick and couldn't make it into work, but had to anyway? Or are you a small business owner just scraping by who is afraid if you can meet the costs of providing sick leave for your workers?

Then you should probably attend today's…MORE

A warning to all the late morning commuters and going-out-to-lunch-ers: the outside, Northbound lane on the Ballard Bridge will be closed 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. all week.

During this time, new lighting poles will be installed, according to the…MORE

Viking Days, held at the Nordic Heritage Museum this past Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, brought in waves of Scandinavian loving people, from Ballard and beyond. It featured crafts, music and traditional foods from Scandinavian countries,…MORE

By Alysa Hullett, UW News Lab

Last Thursday evening, the Wedgewood Elementary playground was not filled with children, but adults eager to learn how to use their own backyards to mitigate the sewage and toxins that are regularly pumped…MORE

By Christy Wolyniak, contributor

UPDATE 7:05 p.m., Aug. 20: So far the fundraiser has raised $1160.35 in cash donations, which doesn't include credit card, check and direct deposit donations, according to Ryan Barber. The autographed…MORE

All branches of the Seattle Public Library system -- including the Ballard, Greenwood, Fremont and Green Lake branches -- will close Monday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 2 (as well as labor day on Sept. 3) due to citywide budget cuts. Regular…MORE

In an attempt to attract new younger members, the Ballard Lions club hosted a 1950’s “Mad Men” themed cocktail party Aug. 16 at a beach side property in Ballard.

Maggie Mallett, a coordinator for the Lions and member for over two years,…MORE

Do you have some extra time on your hands? Do you want to contribute to a vital service in the community? Well, today's your lucky day. The Greenwood Food Bank is on the hunt for a new, part time Warehouse Lead Volunteer. See below for Greenwood…MORE

The Volunteers of America Greenwood Food Bank is approaching a critical lack of food supply, according to a press release.

Currently the food bank has less than four distribution days of food. "The Greenwood Food Bank typically has a…MORE