In an unfortunate bit of timing the Seattle Department of Transportation is choosing to close the westbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct overnight on Thursday Oct. 20 which, combined with the upcoming 9 day Alaskan Way Viaduct closure…MORE
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New Whale Trail signs installed on Washington State Ferries will help riders identify species
Wed, 10/19/11
press release: Just in time for Fall when orcas travel into Puget Sound, Washington State Ferries and The Whale Trail have partnered to provide ferry passengers with onboard guides to identifying Puget Sound marine mammals.
Travelers can…MORE
The Cooking Channel to film Snout & Co in Ballard
Wed, 10/19/11
The Cooking Channel is coming back to Ballard on Friday.
Eat St., the show that featured Ballard's Veraci Pizza earlier this year, is back to take a look at Snout & Co, a local food truck that sells irresistible Cuban food.
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Ballard Chamber invites community members to participate in shaping the future of Ballard's business community
Wed, 10/19/11
What's the long-range vision for Ballard's unique business district?
How can the Chamber of Commerce work with other groups and individuals to help the district continue to thrive?
You can help the Ballard Chamber of Commerce in…MORE
“Racing” to downtown Seattle from West Seattle to highlight transportation alternatives during viaduct shutdown
Wed, 10/19/11
press release: Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott issued a commuting challenge − and County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen accepted.
All three West Seattle residents will race from…MORE
Long closure of the large lock at Ballard Locks coming up
Wed, 10/19/11
The large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will be closed to all marine traffic from 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 until 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 for routine maintenance.
The small lock will still be available for vessels less than 115 feet…MORE
Free trees seek loving homes
Wed, 10/19/11
UPDATE:
The Trees for Neighborhoods program has re-opened applications for Seattle residents to receive free conifer trees to plant in their yards.
Remaining available species are: deodar cedar, western red cedar, weeping Alaska…MORE
Ballard liveaboards connect with family in Senegal; host fundraiser at Conor Byrne tonight
Wed, 10/19/11
By Christy Wolyniak, News Intern
Ballard liveaboards Mara Garrity and David Allen are teaming up to raise funds for the Mandinka tribe in the remote village of Sare Kaba, Senegal.
Allen’s mother married into the Maneh family of the…MORE
Northbound I-5 at I-405 in Southcenter closed down to two lanes at noon Wednesday
Wed, 10/19/11
At 12:15 today, October 19, WSDOT will close northbound I-5 down to two lanes, between S. 188th St and just north of the I-405 interchange, for emergency repair work. Drivers should avoid the area or take alternate routes to avoid delays. Crews…MORE
UPDATE: Police searching for suspects in Alki-area home invasion robbery; one suspect's face captured by ATM
Wed, 10/19/11
From Det. Renee Witt with the Seattle Police Department:
On October 18, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the victims (female 28 and male 23) heard a knock at the front door of their residence in the 5600 block of SW Lander St. The male victim…MORE
