The City of Burien is conducting a test today (Wednesday, July 6) of the Burien Alert emergency notification system. Residents and businesses with land telephone lines can expect to receive a call from the automated system indicating the call is…MORE
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Reminder: Nighttime closures for Spokane Street Viaduct work
Wed, 07/06/11
press release: The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to widen the Spokane Street Viaduct will close First Avenue South from S Spokane to S Horton streets every night from July 8 to July 15, and potentially…MORE
Ballard SeafoodFest Kick-off BBQ to benefit Seattle Fishermen's Memorial
Wed, 07/06/11
On Friday, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce and Friends will host the third annual Ballard SeafoodFest Kick-Off BBQ to benefit the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial.
It’s an important event for the Chamber, as well as the community, to honor…MORE
Ballard students make UW's Dean's List
Wed, 07/06/11
Numerous students from the Ballard area have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for Spring Quarter.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point…MORE
Traffic Alerts: Possible travel delays July 9 and 10 for STP bike ride; SR 520 to close from Montlake Boulevard to I-405; I-5 ramps to close at Mercer Street
Wed, 07/06/11
There's another busy summer weekend coming up and in addition to the Ballard SeafoodFest, motorist should be aware of the following traffic-congesting events:
STP:
Drivers should leave themselves extra time July 9 and 10 as 10,000…MORE
A look at the improved Burke-Gilman Trail railroad crossing
Tue, 07/05/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the Ballard Terminal Railroad worked on a section of the Burke-Gilman Trail located between NW 40th and NW 41st streets last week to improve a railroad tracks crossing that proved to be…MORE
Video: Ballard Bell rings again
Tue, 07/05/11
As of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, the Ballard Bell will ring once again on a daily basis. Community members came out to Marvin's Garden on Ballard Avenue on Tuesday evening to witness the inaugural tolling of the automated ringer.
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SLIDESHOW: Bloody disturbance on 35th s.w.
Tue, 07/05/11
A man who appeared to be in his mid 30's of Asian descent, and possibly either under the influence of drugs or mentally unstable, and who was bleeding profusely, leapt on three cars on 35th s.w. between Henderson and Barton Streets around 4:40 pm…MORE
Sylvester Road S.W. Bridge closed for replacement starting July 7
Tue, 07/05/11
Press release from King County:Bridge replacement to begin on Sylvester Road SW Preparation work including utility relocation has begun to replace the Sylvester Road Bridge. The road will be closed to through traffic this Thursday, July 7th at…MORE
Students from Seattle accepted into the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program at Museum of Flight
Tue, 07/05/11
Press release: The Washington Aerospace Scholars program is pleased to announce that Drew Hidalgo from Aviation High School and Jacob Hallock from West Seattle High School will be participating in one of the four WAS Summer Residency sessions…MORE
