With the most recent plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bored tunnel, it was not a surprise to tunnel supporters that an initiative has been petitioned for November's ballot as an effort to stop the city from digging a tunnel in…MORE
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Metro fares increase Feb. 1
Thu, 01/29/09
Sunday, Feb. 1 Metro bus fares will increase by 25 cents for adults.
Prices for Access Pass and FlexPass will also increase. Youth and senior/disabled fares will not change.
Off-peak cash fares will increase from $1.50 to $1.75.…MORE
School board members ask Cooper, Lowell to remain in tact
Thu, 01/29/09
Some school board members released proposed amendments Wednesday, Jan. 28, to Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson's final recommendation for school closures, which will be voted on today (Jan.
MORECity to create on-street bicycle parking
Thu, 01/29/09
The city plans to create bicycle parking in areas of the city, but West Seattle is not first on the list.
"We plan to install them at various locations around the city, but have not yet decided on all of the locations," said Seattle…MORE
Jacobsen's Marine leaves Ballard for West Seattle Feb. 1
Thu, 01/29/09
Due to an increasingly bleak economic future, Jacobsen's Marine has announced it will move Feb. 1 to West Seattle, after owners told the Herald's sister publication, the Ballard News-Tribune, last October it planned on staying in the community.…MORE
Applications being accepted for neighborhood projects
Thu, 01/29/09
The city is taking applications for the projects that can be funded through the Neighborhood Projects Fund, such as traffic circles, sidewalk repair, or playground improvements.
There are two funds set aside in the 2010 city budget for…MORE
Fare changes for Ferries start in February
Thu, 01/29/09
Ferry riders next month can expect to see several fare collection changes starting Wednesday, Feb.
MORENEW Applications being accepted for neighborhood projects
Wed, 01/28/09
The city is taking applications for the projects that can be funded through the Neighborhood Projects Fund, such as traffic circles, sidewalk repair, or playground improvements.
There are two funds set aside in the 2010 city budget for…MORE
NEW City to create on-street bicycle parking
Wed, 01/28/09
The city plans to create bicycle parking in areas of the city, but Ballard is not first on the list.
"We plan to install them at various locations around the city, but have not yet decided on all of the locations," said Seattle Department…MORE
Condo to replace Denny's still needs work, says city design board
Wed, 01/28/09
The Northwest Design Review Board is still unsatisfied with how the design of a new condo treats an iconic corner in Ballard.
Kirkland-based developers Rhapsody Partners plan to build Market Street Landing, a five to eight story building…MORE
