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The expansion of the Multi-Family Tax Exemption program approved by the Seattle City Council on June 30 allows developers a 12-year tax exemption on portions of new construction…MORE
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City debates tax on paper, plastic bags
Mon, 07/14/08
Paper or plastic? Beginning in January either choice could cost you.
The City Council's committee decision on a proposal to tax all disposable shopping bags is scheduled for July 22. If approved by the committee and later by the full…MORE
Ballard Bridge sculptures to return by end of the month
Mon, 07/14/08
Public art pieces removed from the Ballard Bridge after being damaged during a February 2006 windstorm will be re-installed at the end of July.
The eight aluminum sculptures stood 10 feet tall. Two sculptures had brackets that were…MORE
Design your own new bike rack
Mon, 07/14/08
New bike racks are coming to Ballard and they could feature your own unique design.
Sustainable Ballard is sponsoring a bike rack competition.
"It has been on our mind for a while," said Ashley Geisendorfer, transportation guild…MORE
Rayburn Lewis honored by Black Enterprise mag
Mon, 07/14/08
Dr. Rayburn Lewis, a board certified internal medical physician and the executive and medical director at Swedish Hospital's Ballard Campus, was recently named one of "America's Leading Doctors," by Black Enterprise magazine.
"It's neat to…MORE
Beaver class 1933 had class reunion
Mon, 07/14/08
Ballard Beavers from the Class of 1933 held their 75th class reunion recently and each shared stories about their lives since graduating from high school.
Gerald L. Cameron became a captain and commanding officer in the Military Sea and…MORE
Ballard grads get scholarships
Mon, 07/14/08
Two 2008 graduates from Ballard High School have won scholarships to Western Washington University for the next academic year.
Keith Daniel, son of Jon Daniel and Diane Roubal of Seattle, received a $2,000 Leona Hickman Educational…MORE
West Seattle Summer Fest was a crowded success
Mon, 07/14/08
Thousands of people crowded the streets of the West Seattle Junction over the weekend enjoying the annual Summer Fest. This years event had 150 booths of vendors offering everything from massage to home decor, to chances to support a number of…MORE
Sidewalk cafe rules to be streamlined
Mon, 07/14/08
Seattle mayor Greg Nickels' proposal on sidewalk cafe permits may be just what Ballard restaurant owners need to cash in on the growing sidewalk cafe trend.
The plan proposes simplifying the sidewalk cafe permit process to a streamlined 10…MORE
Water Taxi having strong year
Mon, 07/14/08
The Elliott Bay Water Taxi is continuing to have strong ridership as the major part of the summer season approaches, despite a drizzly, blustery May and a June that wasn't much better.
Rider counts for June were up 14 percent over last…MORE
