After their first meeting with Seattle Department of Transportation and acquiring more than 30 planters earlier this month, the East Ballard Community Association has made progress on its “beautification project” that they hope will create more…MORE
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Summer program aims to ease high school transition
Wed, 07/22/09
Seattle Public School is hosting several bridge programs during the summer, including at West Seattle and Chief Sealth high schools, to help eighth-grade students prepare for their transition to ninth-grade and a new high school environment
…MOREPlastics industry contributes $500,000 to stop shopping bag fee
Tue, 07/21/09
On August 18, voters in the King County Primary Election will have an opportunity to support or reject the Seattle City Council approved “green fee” on shopping bags when they vote the city’s Referendum 1.
The American Chemistry Council,…MORE
Democratic endorsement based on labor, environment
Tue, 07/21/09
Environmental concerns and labor rights were the primary issues driving the endorsements by the 34th District Democrats, according to chair district officer, Tim Nuse.
Endorsements were made at a July 8 meeting attended by 200 members.…MORE
Nickelsville told to vacate
Tue, 07/21/09
The shelter, known as Nickelsville, has been posted a 72-hour notice to vacate by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Residents of a south Seattle homeless nearly 4-acre encampment on state-owned property at 2nd Avenue…MORE
Greenwood Seafair Parade Wednesday to close streets
Tue, 07/21/09
On Wednesday, July 22, up to 10,000 spectators are expected to line the streets for the Greenwood Seafair Parade.
The children’s division of the parade gets underway at 6 p.m., with the main parade starting at 6:30 p.m.
Parade…MORE
Denny-Sealth construction update: Asphalt removal at north entry drive
Tue, 07/21/09
Last month saw the start of grading work to prepare the foundation for the new Denny International Middle School and the new galleria. The contractor removed the remaining portables and the new gas service was turned on.
This month, July,…MORE
Bergen Place gets a 'punk-rock' candy story
Tue, 07/21/09
Ballard's sugar addicts just got another place to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Blackbird, the clothing store adjacent to Bergen Place Park, has created a candy store that opens onto the park.
"We wanted to start a little punk-rock…MORE
Meeting to discuss neighborhood plan updates Thursday
Tue, 07/21/09
The Seattle Planning Commission and the Neighborhood Planning Advisory Committee are planning meetings to discuss progress on updating neighborhood plans.
The two citizen groups want people from the community talk about how their…MORE
Anti-war activist Sheehan to speak at local church Saturday
Tue, 07/21/09
Peace activist Cindy Sheehan will speak at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Sheehan, who, after her son oldest son Casey was killed in Iraq in April 2004, camped out, along with a contingent of Veterans for…MORE
