Press release: If you think that the Primary Election is coming earlier than normal, you’re right. Starting in 2012, our Primary Election is taking place on the first Tuesday in August – this year it’s Aug. 7. For the past few years, it had been…MORE
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Seattle Public Schools Exec. Dir. for West Seattle Aurora Lora leaving
Thu, 06/21/12
Executive Director for the West Seattle region for Seattle Public Schools, Aurora Lora has taken a new job in Dallas, Texas. Her last day on the job in Seattle is July 6. Lora shared the news in a letter to colleagues she wrote and posted today,…MORE
Free shuttle service for seniors in SeaTac and Tukwila announced
Thu, 06/21/12
Press release:
The Hyde Shuttle began operating a combined route in the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila June 4. The Hyde Shuttle provides free rides to seniors (55 years of age or older) and to people with disabilities. It is a cooperative…MORE
Land Use Update: LIHI applies for permit to build low income senior home in Ballard
Thu, 06/21/12
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development reports that Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has submitted a Land Use Application to allow the construction of a six story, 51-unit low income senior housing at 2014 N.W. 57th Street.
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Light replacement work continues on the Ballard Bridge , expect lane closures
Thu, 06/21/12
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle City Light (SCL) are partnering to upgrade the light poles and lights on the north and south end of the Ballard Bridge. SDOT owns and operates the bridge and maintains the approaches…MORE
Solar Fair, Ballard Walk, Pride, Rock N Roll marathon, and more this weekend
Thu, 06/21/12
Friday, June 22nd:
- Rock N Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Expo: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. CenturyLink Field Event Center; 18,000 attending Expect congestion in the surrounding area
- Seattle Storm vs. San Antonio Silver Stars: 7 p.m. Key…MORE
Ballard Church to host neighborhood block party, all are welcome
Thu, 06/21/12
Ballard Church will hold a neighborhood block party on Friday, June 29th featuring bouncy houses, face painting, movies, games, food, and more.
The church will be closing down 73rd Avenue between NW 14th and NW 15th street for the free…MORE
Congressional District candidate Andrew Hughes challenges Congressman Jim McDermott; "Put your assets into blind trust"
Thu, 06/21/12
Seattle Democrat and tax attorney Andrew Hughes is running against Congressman Jim McDermott in the upcoming 7th congressional district election. McDermott has won 12 consecutive elections, and is hoping for lucky 13.
The 7th congressional…MORE
Seattle City Council approves plan to protect local waters from sewage overflow pollutants
Thu, 06/21/12
On Monday, June 18, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Ecology that will ensure the systematic control of Seattle's chronic sewage overflows,…MORE
Highline College receives sculpture for 50th anniversary
Wed, 06/20/12
Press release:
Highline Community College has received a generous gift to commemorate its 50th anniversary and to conclude the year of celebrations.
Highline alumni, Junki and Linda Yoshida, of Yoshida’s Gourmet Sauce, donated the…MORE
