Downtown Ballard is getting two new restaurants as O'Shan Sushi opened for business March 26 in the old Austin Cantina location on 24th Avenue Northwest and Plaka Estiatorio, a Greek restaurant, will be opening soon on 20th Avenue Northwest, just…MORE
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City launches Web site with 'real time' info on traffic conditions
Thu, 03/26/09
The Seattle Department of Transportation today launched the Traveler’s Information Web site, which provides real time information on traffic conditions for major arterial streets in Seattle as well as nearby highways.
The trip planner…MORE
Donaldson another candidate for mayor
Thu, 03/26/09
Former Seattle Sonic player, James Donaldson announced today that he will be running for mayor of Seattle against incumbent Greg Nickels and north Seattle resident, Mike McGinn.
Former Greenwood Community Council President and north…MORE
Event for new clinic at Swedish Ballard tomorrow
Thu, 03/26/09
A ribbon cutting tomorrow at Swedish Medical Center in Ballard will celebrate the opening of a new primary-care unit with an open house and tour of the newly remodeled space.
The event is not open to the public. A public open house will…MORE
Greenwood group awarded funding to expand park
Thu, 03/26/09
The neighborhood group Friends of Greenwood Park has been awarded $15,000 from the Neighborhood Matching Fund grant for their long-term plan to develop four open plots along the eastern edge of the current Greenwood Park.
The group’s plan…MORE
Missing woman found safe
Thu, 03/26/09
Former Ballard resident Joe McMurchie found his mother yesterday, ending a year-long search for her.
Last week it was reported that McMurchie had been searching for his mother, Gini McMurchie, 57, for more than a year after she…MORE
Mayor, council member call for review of sidewalk requirements
Thu, 03/26/09
Mayor Greg Nickels has ordered the Department of Planning and Development to review sidewalk requirements in urban villages as they apply to homeowners who want to build a new home on their lot.
“I am committed to building more sidewalks…MORE
Zoo receives permit for new entrance
Wed, 03/25/09
The Woodland Park Zoo received a master use permit from the Seattle Department of Planning and Development to build a new west entry.
The new entry, scheduled to open in 2010, is supposed to reduce wait times and add guest amenities,…MORE
North Seattle resident announces bid for mayor
Wed, 03/25/09
Former Greenwood Community Council President and north Seattle resident Mike McGinn announced his campaign for Seattle mayor March 24 at Piecora's Pizza on Capitol Hill.
Today, former Seattle Sonic player James Donaldson also announced his…MORE
Homestead won't re-open for at least a year, says owner
Wed, 03/25/09
Owner of the Alki Homestead Restaurant, a city landmark that was damaged and closed by a Jan. 16 fire, said he plans to re-open the historic building as it was, but in the meantime will likely open a new restaurant in the North Admiral District…MORE
