Press Release: Mayor Mike McGinn today announced a pre-payment option for those who park their cars before going out. The mayor also updated the public on the Nightlife Initiative's Code Compliance Team, taxi zones and a new Amplified Sound Rule…MORE
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UPDATE SLIDESHOW: B-17 Flying Fortress returns to Boeing, brings a friend, the 'Warhawk'
Thu, 04/21/11
UPDATE: Click on photo for slide show of yesterday's test flight over Seattle
Liberty Foundation Press release:
Our B-17 “Liberty Belle” provides passengers an opportunity to take a step back-in-time and gain respect for the men and…MORE
Pro- and anti- police rallies at the North Precinct remain calm and peaceful
Thu, 04/21/11
Seattle Police Department's North Precinct office, which serves all neighborhoods north of the Ship Canal including Ballard, was the site of two rallies last night.
On one side of the street, police supporters, led by officers' wives,…MORE
Boeing employees help clean up Pigeon Point green belt for Earth Day
Thu, 04/21/11
On April 16, 100 Boeing employees helped clean up West Seattle's Pigeon Point green belt in celebration of Earth Day.
The volunteer project was one of 25 organized across the region that focused on the restoration of Puget Sound and the…MORE
Shorewood Elementary to unveil stained glass windows at ArtWalk & Auction
Thu, 04/21/11
Shorewood Elementary PTA invites art lovers and school supporters of all ages to its ArtWalk & Silent Auction in the school gym from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29.
The evening includes coffee and dessert, raffles, 19 classroom…MORE
Cambodian New Year Festival April 30 in downtown White Center
Wed, 04/20/11
The Cambodian New Year Festival is back again in White Center on April 30. It will take place on the block between 15th and 16th s.w. on 98th Street s.w. The festival opens at 10:30 am.
Sopha Dahn with the White Center Community…MORE
Dow Constantine attends fund raiser at the Link
Wed, 04/20/11
King County Executive Dow Constantine held a fundraiser (he explained that he needs to hold one about once a month to cover the cost of campaigning even though it's not until 2013) and an Earth Day Celebration at the new Harbor Properties…MORE
Roller Derby 4/30 at Southgate Roller Rink, teen girls, adult men, separate bouts
Wed, 04/20/11
The recently reopened Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave. SW, will end the month on a rough-and-tumble note with the arrival of April 30's Saturday Night Roller Derby. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the action is scheduled to begin a half hour…MORE
UPDATE 3: SLIDESHOW: High times in White Center; Two marijuana businesses open in early May
Wed, 04/20/11
Update 3 (April 29) After passing the medical marijuana bill (SB 5073)on April 21, the Washington State Legislature was countered with a veto of portions of the bill by Gov. Gregoire on April 29.
In a press release issued on April 29 the…MORE
KEXP to thank Ballard with an all-day event at The Sunset next month
Wed, 04/20/11
In a month from today, KEXP will be broadcasting an all-day free music event from The Sunset as a thank you to Ballard.
During KEXP's Summer Membership Drive last year, KEXP issued a “Hood-to-Hood” Challenge, in which the neighborhood…MORE
