After a very slow 30 months, development in Ballard is on the rise again, announced Barry Hawley of Hawley Realty on Wednesday evening. Hawley said we can expect to see 750 new apartment units in the next two years and another thousand within…MORE
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Ballard Boys & Girls Club celebrates its new expansion
Fri, 04/15/11
Last night the Ballard Boys & Girls club opened its new facilities and honored the donors that made it possible with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"We are a team here at the Ballard Boys & Girls club and today we're celebrating an…MORE
New chariot awaits for Burien seniors and youth
Thu, 04/14/11
Seniors and young people in Burien have a new fancy chariot to take them on community center outings. The city of Burien has just purchased a new 14-passenger shuttle bus for its senior and youth programs. A small ribbon cutting ceremony was held…MORE
Highline schools budget director issues community ‘call to arms’ on state funding cuts
Thu, 04/14/11
The budget director for Highline Public Schools has issued a "call to arms" to community members asking them to contact state legislators protesting proposed steep cuts in school funding.
"Legislators don't want to hear from administrators…MORE
Lotto-winning coach donates $40,000 for White Center track
Thu, 04/14/11
Tyrone and Michele Curry presented a $40,000 check to the Highline School District April 13 for a new track at the Evergreen High campus in White Center.
The personal check from the Currys will be matched with a $75,000 youth sports grant…MORE
White Center Business District Mixer set for Tues. Apr. 19
Thu, 04/14/11
The next White Center Business District Mixer will take place Tueday, Apr. 19 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the 3.14 Bakery 9602 16th Ave. s.w. Light dinner and translation will be provided.
Topics on the agenda for the meeting include:
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Ira Finkelstein's Christmas will shoot scenes in West Seattle
Thu, 04/14/11
Von Piglet Productions will shoot scenes for their film Ira Finkelstein's Christmas in West Seattle later this month. According to the Beach Drive Blog, neighbors have been notified of the upcoming shoot.
The film stars Elliott Gould,…MORE
Governor signs law allowing beer and wine tastings at farmers markets
Thu, 04/14/11
Today, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill that will legalize beer and wine tastings at farmers markets in many parts of the state.
House Bill 1172 came from a measure by state Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney (D-Seattle) and allows up to 10…MORE
Ballard welcomes a new Community Police Team Officer
Thu, 04/14/11
At the Ballard District Council meeting on Wednesday evening, Officer Scott McGlashan was introduced as the new Community Police Team Officer in Ballard. He joins a team of five other full-time officers in the North Precinct.
McGlashan…MORE
Safe Routes to School highlighted in meeting at White Center Heights Elementary
Thu, 04/14/11
Safe Routes to School was the focus of a meeting at White Center Heights Elementary on April, 14 that was in part a response to the Walking Audit that was done at the school in December. Cascade Bicycle Club, Feet First, King County Food and…MORE
