The Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing next week on Council’s proposed changes to the Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) program.
The meeting will be held May 27, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 4th Ave. in…MORE
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‘Deadliest Catch’ stars speak out against development of hard-rock mine
Wed, 05/20/09
The crew of the F/V Northwestern and stars of the “The Deadliest Catch” are speaking out about a massive hard-rock mine that developers want to build in the heart of Alaska’s wild salmon country, according to a release from the Renewable…MORE
Chihuly donates glass floats to assist Ballard-based research vessel
Wed, 05/20/09
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Famed Washington glass artist Dale Chihuly stopped by Shilshole Marina Wednesday to present hand-blown glass "Floats" and "Seaform" sculptures to the crew of the research vessel, the Ocean Watch, which will…MORE
Last support column to be poured for Fourth Ave. ramp
Wed, 05/20/09
The last of 22 shafts is ready to be poured to support the columns for the Fourth Avenue Ramp project. It is located just southeast of the Spokane Street Viaduct and Fourth Avenue South.
According to the Seattle Department of…MORE
Dying trees on 8th Ave. may be removed
Wed, 05/20/09
A number of dying Arbutus trees along Eighth Avenue Norwest between Northwest 65th Street and Northwest 70th Street are candidates for removal and replacement, according to the city.
The trees were planted in 1996 by Seattle City Light.…MORE
New county executive aims to help Ballard public transportation
Wed, 05/20/09
Ballard resident Kurt Triplett has been appointed King County Executive, replacing Ron Sims, who accepted a position with the Obama Administration this spring.
Triplett had been serving as Interim County Executive in Sims’ absence and had…MORE
Syttende Mai parade winners announced
Wed, 05/20/09
Winners from the Syttende Mai, or May 17, Parade have been announced.
The trophies can be picked up at Frontier Bank in Ballard at Northwest 56th Street and 15th Avenue Northwest.
The winners are as follows:
Band: 1st --…MORE
Two upcoming forum events
Wed, 05/20/09
Seattle City Council Candidates’ Forum
The City Neighborhood Council is hosting this forum Thursday, June 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall, 600 4th Ave.
Four council seats are open this year and…MORE
Problems with Delridge used-goods store could turn around
Wed, 05/20/09
The Delridge Vacuum and TV Center has been the subject of community complaints for at least 15 years, but it appears that the property could see changes in the near future with a new owner and might have a more positive impact on the surrounding…MORE
Loyal Heights appointed new principal
Wed, 05/20/09
Loyal Heights Elementary School will get a new principal, Wayne Floyd, starting June 1.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson, Ph.D., and Chief Academic Officer Carla Santorno made the appointment for the 2009-…MORE
