The Full Seattle City Council today unanimously approved two bills to allow Mayor Greg Nickels to spend city and levy dollars to acquire the right of way on Northwest 54th Street between 26th and 28th avenues northwest to complete the last…MORE
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Update: Repair work on Holman Road Saturday cancelled
Tue, 03/03/09
The Seattle Department of Transportation has canceled work announced yesterday to repair Holman Road Northwest between Greenwood Avenue North and Third Avenue Norhtwest on Saturday, March 7.
The plan was changed to keep lanes open for…MORE
Barbershop closed due to leasing 'complications'
Tue, 03/03/09
Scream Barbershop decided to close their Ballard doors March 1 due to leasing complications and its not so customer-friendly location, according to the owner.
The barbershop was located at 5512 20th Ave. N.W.
“They’re (the building…MORE
Multicultural night at Chief Sealth next week
Tue, 03/03/09
Thursday, March 12 the Chief Sealth High School Parent Teacher Student Association will host a "Multicultural Night," with doors opening at 5:45 p.m.
President Leslie Menstell made the announcement recently and said the event will include…MORE
Concord, Denny celebrate new International School status
Tue, 03/03/09
Both Concord Elementary School and Denny Middle School celebrated their diverse student bodies and new international curriculum at Concord this morning.
At 10 a.m. first grade students, both native Spanish-speakers and those new to the…MORE
Groundswell annual gathering hosts Parks' chief
Tue, 03/03/09
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department Superintendent Tim Gallagher will attend the annual meeting of Groundswell NW March 9 to discuss the implementation of the Parks Levy, which was passed by Seattle voters last fall.
The meeting will…MORE
Seattle Sun Tan opens in Ballard Blocks
Tue, 03/03/09
Seattle Sun Tan opened Feb. 27 in the southwest corner of the Ballard Blocks, just below L.A. Fitness and a few feet away from Edith Macefield's house.
This is Seattle Sun Tan's 15th location in the state and second in the city.
The…MORE
Reminder: Hearing on year-round Water Taxi service at tonight's Park Board meeting
Tue, 03/03/09
The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners will hold a public hearing tonight, March 12, on a proposal by the King County Ferry District to approve a change of use at Seacrest Park, allowing the Elliott Bay Water Taxi, which operates from the…MORE
Trader Joe's plans for big opening day
Tue, 03/03/09
Captain (store manager) Scott Gundlach and First Mate (assistant store manager) Michael Lester will be opening the doors of the new Ballard Trader Joe’s at 9 a.m. Friday, March 6.
Gundlach said there have already been plenty of people…MORE
Reminder: Planting party this Sunday for Corners Park
Tue, 03/03/09
A planting party is scheduled this Sunday for the new Ballard Corners Park, set to open to the public in the next few months.
David Folweiler, co-chair of Friends of Ballard Corners Park, says volunteers are still needed to help plant…MORE
