The Seattle City Council Parks Committee approved an ordinance that would authorize an appropriation of an additional $5 million for the Parks and Green Spaces Levy that was passed by voters last fall.
Before this proposal, an initial $24…MORE
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Local distributors offer a chocolate with benefits
Fri, 05/29/09
To many, the phrase “healthy chocolate” seems like an oxymoron, but a few local women are proving that chocolate can be more than a delicious treat.
Xoçai chocolate is a company that has developed various chocolate products with various…MORE
Cupcake Royale will expand to Capitol Hill
Fri, 05/29/09
Cupcake Royale, which originated on Market Street and has locations in West Seattle and Madrona, announced today they will open a new store in Capitol Hill this July.
Cupcake Royale has a full construction crew underway at its forthcoming…MORE
Local resident writes book about loss of father
Fri, 05/29/09
According to Jacqueline Banchero, "nothing prepares you for heaven like family."
The local author has written "Coded Blue," a book about her father's battle with lung cancer and the last four weeks of his life. The narrative tells about…MORE
Ballard News-Tribune videos now on YouTube
Fri, 05/29/09
The Ballard News-Tribune has established a video channel on the popular video file sharing service YouTube.
The channel will feature the videos produced by Ballard News-Tribune and parent company Robinson Newspapers staff.
Look…MORE
At least 20 teachers cut from West Seattle schools
Fri, 05/29/09
On May 18, Seattle Public Schools announced a reduction in force (RIF), or layoffs, that could take 20 different instructors from West Seattle schools.
West Seattle High School's staff was hit hardest in the district, with nine staff…MORE
Buffalo Exchange to open here mid-June
Fri, 05/29/09
The consignment clothing store Buffalo Exchange announced they will open in Ballard on June 20.
The chain shop will occupy the space recently vacated by Supercuts, at 2232 N.W. Market St. in the Ballard Square Building.
The 2,500…MORE
County council members propose reforms for public records disclosure
Fri, 05/29/09
Legislation has been introduced to reform the County’s public records disclosure process by King County Council members Bob Ferguson and Reagan Dunn that aims to increase transparency and openness in government while reducing the possibility of…MORE
Ballard resident elected American Red Cross board member
Thu, 05/28/09
Ballard resident, Tyler Dittman has been elected one of three new members who will serve on the American Red Cross’ Board of Directors. He will be serving a three-year term alongside Laura Rehrmann, Mark Hendricks and re-elected Dave Collier, who…MORE
Public has mixed feelings on new parking rules
Thu, 05/28/09
The Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee held a public hearing Wednesday at City Hall to take testimony on amendments made to the proposed Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) legislation and comments ranged from praise to requests for…MORE
