Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, chair of the Council's Regional Transit Committee, has introduced legislation calling for a full "life-cycle analysis" of the canola-based biodiesel fuel blend that is currently being used…MORE
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Viaduct still a riddle
Tue, 05/13/08
People agree they want the right solution for the future, though they disagree what exactly should replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
At an open house last week at Seattle Center, people questioned transportation staff and voiced opinions…MORE
Norway crash kills Ron Olsen
Tue, 05/13/08
Ballard lost one of its favorite sons when Ron Olsen, best known as the co-host of the Scandinavian Hour radio program, passed away on April 29.
He was 69.
Olsen was visiting Scandinavia with his brother John when they were involved…MORE
Syttende Mai here is biggest in U.S.
Tue, 05/13/08
Ballard's biggest cultural celebration is this Saturday as the May 17 Syttende Mai parade brings in Scandinavians from all over the Northwest.
This parade is the largest May 17 parade in the United States, and is third only parades in Oslo…MORE
Cottage housing is expanding here
Tue, 05/13/08
More "cottage housing" is planned for Ballard, a type of housing designed around sharing space with your neighbors while allowing more separation than a condominium or town home.
Only allowed in areas of the city zoned multi-family,…MORE
Correction
Mon, 05/12/08
In the April 30 issue, the story headlined "Belly dancing helps shape the body," the troupe was misnamed. The correct name is Fat Chance Belly Dance and the head of the Bellydance Superstars is Miles Copeland. We regret the errors.
MOREWatch out for phony City Light bill collectors
Mon, 05/12/08
Seattle City Light says telephone con artists are posing as utility bill collectors and targeting customers with Asian surnames.
In the past few days, at least four customers reported they received phone calls from people claiming to be…MORE
Murder-attempted suicide plagues FW neighborhood
Mon, 05/12/08
May 3 - 11:26 a.m., Federal Way Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of SW 353rd Pl, on a welfare check. A 68 yr old Asian male identified as Paul Kim was seen by officers attempting to injure himself with a knife. Officers made entry to…MORE
Spotting water pollution
Mon, 05/12/08
A group of volunteers gathered in Ballard on a recent Saturday morning to learn how to spot pollution in our local waters and the steps needed to report violators.
The meeting took place at the Puget Soundkeepers Alliance office and the…MORE
His hero was a cartoon
Mon, 05/12/08
When 47-year-old Kris Wilder walks around his West Seattle neighborhood he never fails to hear the respectful words of "hey, Sensei!"
Wilder, owner of West Seattle Karate Academy located in High Point and author of five martial arts books…MORE
