The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will hold a hearing and vote today, Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. on whether to designate The Kenney's Seaview and Sunrise buildings as historic landmarks.
The hearing will take place in the Seattle…MORE
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Pledges needed for east Ballard planter project
Wed, 08/19/09
The East Ballard Community Association is looking for volunteer pledges to bring more than 30 planters to 14th Avenue Northwest.
The planters were removed from Third Avenue in downtown Seattle by the Seattle Department of Transportation…MORE
Fremont Clean and Green to kick off project for Troll Knoll
Wed, 08/19/09
After a community meeting on how the neighborhood would like to update the infamous Troll site underneath the Aurora Bridge, the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center will be teaming up with city of Seattle for the annual Clean and Green in Fremont…MORE
First summer sale in the Junction Saturday
Wed, 08/19/09
This Saturday, Aug. 22 the West Seattle Junction retailers will hold their first “Big Bonanza” end of summer sale.
The one day, "Wild West" themed event includes summer and fall merchandise, from designer shoes and accessories to books…MORE
Sustainable Ballard Festival looking for volunteers
Tue, 08/18/09
The sixth annual Sustainable Ballard Festival is approaching, and festival organizers are looking for volunteers.
Neighbors interested in helping out can fill out an online signup sheet here. All volunteers get swag from local businesses…MORE
Construction Saturday at Rainier, South Oregon Street
Tue, 08/18/09
Seattle Department of Transportation paving crews will work on curb bulbs and curb ramps at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and South Oregon Street this Saturday, Aug. 22.
The work will be on the south side of Oregon Street and…MORE
Ballard's PATH to receive $1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Tue, 08/18/09
PATH, a nonprofit organization that uses innovative technologies and solutions to solve global health problems, has been selected to receive the 2009 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million.
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation…MORE
Council gives Greenwood Fire Station remodel green light
Tue, 08/18/09
In a final full Seattle City Council vote, the redesign proposal for the Greenwood Fire Station 21 was approved unanimously.
The vote took place Monday, Aug. 17 in council chambers.
Last week the council Planning, Land Use and…MORE
Parks are free under county budget reduction plan
Tue, 08/18/09
King County Executive Kurt Triplett said he will give away 39 parks, worth about $57 million dollars, in order to help close a $56 million budget shortfall next year.
Two of the parks on the list include the 5.6- acre White Center Heights…MORE
Locks closure Aug. 20
Mon, 08/17/09
This Thursday, Aug. 20, both the large lock and small lock will be closed from approximately about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for inspection of the Adult Salmon Exclusion Structure.
There will be divers in the water during the time period,…MORE
