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Thousands of people swarmed SeafoodFest this weekend, filling up the streets of Ballard Ave, Leary Way and Market St. It was the 38th annual SeafoodFest, and especially marked by the retirement of Stan…MORE
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Rocksport goes out with a party; Sold out they close a day early
Sun, 07/15/12
Rocksport, the restaurant and bar that has been forced to close by the impending Equity Residential project at the corner of Alaska Street & California Ave s.w. Went out with a huge party featuring Helles Belles the AC/DC tribute band that…MORE
Adapting to a changing liquor landscape
Sun, 07/15/12
On June 1, the liquor landscape in Washington State transformed, never to be the same again. It was the day Initiative 1183 took effect, which privatized liquor and kicked the state out of the business.
Days of traveling long distances to…MORE
As food stamps get slashed, White Center Food Bank feels the squeeze
Sat, 07/14/12
On July 1, Washington State cut benefits in half to all legal immigrants signed up for FAP, the state’s food assistance program for those who don’t qualify for the federal version (SNAP), according to the Department of Social and Health Services…MORE
Update: Normandy Park officials diagnose city’s financial condition-- Serious but not fatal
Fri, 07/13/12
Reports of Normandy Park’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to city officials.
Normandy Park officials, responding to reports in other media outlets, that the city may disband or seek annexation to Burien or Des Moines,…MORE
From lawnmower man to musician, a Ballardite picks up his guitar once more
Fri, 07/13/12
By Karen Law
If you saw Tony Grant mowing lawns around Ballard in the early 80s, you might have given him a wide berth. Back then, he had a face that showed the ravages of drink and disappointment – a face grizzled before its time, looking…MORE
UPDATE 3: Suspect arrested in attempted bank robbery at Key Bank in White Center
Fri, 07/13/12
Update for July 20Press release from King County Sheriff's Office White Center Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
King County Sheriff’s Detectives have identified and arrested a 21 year Seattle man for attempting to rob the Key Bank in White…MORE
Thunderstorms coming our way; NOAA warns 'Hear thunder, head indoors'
Fri, 07/13/12
The NOAA forecast calls for "hazardous weather conditions tonight July 13 with thunderstorms and showers expected. Here's their forecast:
"THUNDERSTORMS WERE DEVELOPING OVER THE CENTRAL CASCADES LATE THIS AFTERNOON. THESE STORMS WILL MOVE…MORE
Martial arts community loses a leader, memorial at Hiawatha Park on July 14
Fri, 07/13/12
Press release from Master Steve Elmore
On Monday July 9th, 2012, the Martial Arts world lost one its most prominent and respected leaders, Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin.
Grandmaster Shin passed away on Monday after battling cancer.…MORE
Bike-in movies and art
Fri, 07/13/12
The artist group FICTILIS, which is temporarily working out of Ballard, is hosting a series of movies at their studio/work space at 5608 Seaview Ave NW, along the Burke-Gilman Trail.
The "bike-in" movies are free and open to the public. A…MORE
