King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson released this statement July 20 on Ordinance 2011-0288, the proposal to implement a temporary $20 Congestion Reduction Charge on vehicle licenses for each of the next two years to help maintain Metro…MORE
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New Orleans band coming to Ballard to get people dancing
Wed, 07/20/11
Big Sam's Funky Nation is appearing at Ballard's Tractor Tavern at the end of the month with a promise to get people dancing.
Led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam Williams, Big Sam's Funky Nation is a New Orleans band that transcends…MORE
Clean sweep event planned Saturday at SeaTac's Angle Lake Park
Wed, 07/20/11
This Saturday, July 23, Angle Lake Shore Club members will be organizing a "Clean Sweep" event from 9 a.m.-noon at Angle Lake Park.
The group will be concentrating on the shoreline and subsurface waters from the boat launch south past the…MORE
Burien Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Public Planning Workshop July 27
Wed, 07/20/11
Press release from city of Burien:
The City of Burien is in the process of updating its Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS) to be in compliance with requirements of the state Growth Management Act and to ensure that Burien remains…MORE
Thieves steal archery supplies from Burien Cub Scout Camp
Wed, 07/20/11
Organizers of a Boy Scouts of America camp being held at Camp Schoenwald (behind Sylvester Middle School) were greeted with an unpleasant discovery on Tuesday, July 19.
According to Sgt. John Urquhart with the King County Sheriff’s Office…MORE
Seattle Parks program to host a three-day Olmsted park-to-park walk
Wed, 07/20/11
Hearty walkers should mark their calendars for a fabulous three-day park to park walk Thursday through Saturday, August 4 – 6. This walk, organized by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Sound Steps Walking Program for walkers 50 and better,…MORE
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office seeks help in assault at Sylvester Middle School grounds in Burien
Wed, 07/20/11
Update for July 25: Police are seeking information from the public in the brutal beating of an 18-year-old, hearing-impaired man that took place around July 20 at the Sylvester Middle School grounds in Burien.
Sgt. John Urquhart said King…MORE
Ballard High School Foundation's Golf Classic to raise crucial funds, honor old friends, and offer good competition
Wed, 07/20/11
The Ballard High School Foundation is hosting its 11th annual Ballard High School Golf Classic on August 1st and 2nd to benefit Ballard High School's music and sports programs, and honor old friends.
The music program receives no funding…MORE
Will Ballard Win the Walk Bike Ride Challenge Neighborhood Competition?
Wed, 07/20/11
Seattle’s Department of Transportation is encouraging people to walk, bike or ride public transit more often this summer to get active, connect with your community and even win some great prizes.
To make things even more interesting, this…MORE
Mercer Corridor Project closures this weekend
Wed, 07/20/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announces that all lanes of Broad Street will be closed between Westlake Avenue N and 9th Avenue N from Friday, July 22, at 11:00 p.m. to Monday, July 25, at 5:00 a.m.
Crews will take…MORE
