King County is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, tidewater and upland habitat.
Projects may include water quality protection measures, stream, lake…MORE
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Ballard Business Briefs
Tue, 04/24/07
Swedish Medical Center Opens New Clinic
The Swedish Medical Center has opened the Swedish Midwifery and Women's Health Clinic in the Ballard Medical Plaza,
The staff includes three experienced certified nurse midwives.
A full…MORE
Federal Way fire receives grant
Tue, 04/24/07
The fire marshal's office with South King Fire & Rescue is scheduled to receive a $2,500 grant on Thursday, April 26, to fund specialized equipment for a fire investigation vehicle.
Jerry Kenkel, vice-president and San Francisco…MORE
Markers to show Ballard Avenue history
Tue, 04/24/07
The Ballard Historical Society is unveiling a series of new history markers along the Ballard Avenue Landmark District on Saturday.
The event takes place at 11 a.m. at Marvin's Garden Park, at the base of the old bell tower. A two by three…MORE
Road spraying for weeds begins
Tue, 04/24/07
The King County Road Services Division is scheduled to begin its roadside weed control program in Federal Way and unincorporated areas of the county on May 7.
As part of the program, certified technicians will perform controlled herbicide…MORE
We are in a mass transit void
Tue, 04/24/07
The collapse of public support for the monorail in November 2005 created a mass transit void in West Seattle and Ballard that is likely to continue for years.
Sound Transit is currently building a 19-mile-long light rail system from the…MORE
Task force backs 2 park levies
Tue, 04/24/07
A citizens' task force recently recommended renewing the King County Parks levy, which will expire at year's end, and restoring routine park maintenance improvements.
The Parks Futures Task Force also recommended county investment in open…MORE
City stalls Silver Cloud Inn
Tue, 04/24/07
Developers of the Silver Cloud Inn will need to do more to prove the proposed hotel would be used by the industrial community before the city will approve land use permits.
The six-story, 175-room hotel with ground-floor retail is planned…MORE
City blundered on Loyal Heights project
Tue, 04/24/07
A long-time battle between the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department and a group of Loyal Heights residents has ended with some vindication for the community members.
Mistakes were made and opportunities were lost during the public…MORE
