The Ballard Pool could be a little more crowed that usual in March because nearby and Evans Pool in Green Lake is closing for "preventative maintenance" from March 9 through 28 and reopen March 29.
The Green Lake Community Center at the…MORE
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"Commute Seattle" campaign aims to curb congestion
Fri, 02/27/09
There's a new effort underway to help commuters identify alternatives to driving to and from downtown
Commute Seattle, which works to reduce drive-alone commuter trips, has launched a campaign that kicks off by asking people to “pledge”…MORE
Council says new committee will help accountability
Fri, 02/27/09
The Seattle City Council is convening a new committee today that they say aims to improve communication between council members and their constituents.
The Open Government Committee, led by Council President Richard Conlin, the will…MORE
Reminder: Ballard District Council meeting tonight
Fri, 02/27/09
The Ballard District Council meets tonight, Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m. at the Ballard Library, located at 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
The agenda includes:
7 p.m. Short Announcements by member organization representatives. Please hold…MORE
Neighborhood conflicted over probable homeless shelter
Fri, 02/27/09
A SHARE shelter moving into the vacant Calvary Lutheran Church at 7002 23rd Ave. N.W. is slightly less certain after a Feb. 26 community meeting that saw neighbors deeply conflicted over the possibility of 20 homeless men occupying the building…MORE
Reminder: Bus service reroutes in SODO start this week
Fri, 02/27/09
The city is beginning road construction projects in the SODO area that will result in some reroutes, relocated bus stops, and delays for King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit express bus service for several months.
South Spokane…MORE
Fremont parking meters installed
Fri, 02/27/09
Planned installation of parking meters and residential parking zone signage have been on schedule and have been popping up in Fremont’s business district since Monday.
Still covered with hoods, an installation schedule of approximately two…MORE
Madison Middle School blasts off with visiting astronaut
Fri, 02/27/09
Astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, 52, the first African-American to walk in outer-space, hosted a pep-talk to a crowd of receptive students at the Madison Middle School auditorium Feb.27.
This is Harris' first stop on a 10-city " Dream Tour…MORE
Seattle Storm and March of Dimes raise healthy baby awareness
Fri, 02/27/09
To raise awareness of urgent health problems threatening babies, Seattle Storm and March of Dimes have collaborated to encourage mothers and future mothers to take preventative action.
A March of Dimes March for Babies Kick-off in Bellevue…MORE
South cities seek to build new jail
Fri, 02/27/09
Several cities in South King County recently announced plans to build a 668-bed jail for misdemeanor offenders because the county's jail has become overcrowded.
The cities, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and…MORE
