information from Seattle Parks
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017.
Arts in Parks - This program funds outdoor…MORE
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Army Corps responds to homeless encampment at Ballard Locks
Wed, 09/14/16
After a recent story was published about a trash pile accruing as a result of an unsanctioned homeless encampment at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, a growing conversation has evolved on the Ballard News-Tribune website, and the Army Corps of…MORE
SeaTac will appeal Port's decision to forgo environmental review in phase 1 of 3,000 tree-cutting plan
Tue, 09/13/16
By Gwen Davis
The City of SeaTac will appeal the Port of Seattle's decision to forgo an environmental review for the first phase of their 3,000 tree-cutting plan.
The Port will cut down nearly 3,000 trees in the upcoming three or so…MORE
Sports Roundup for Sept. 6-10
Tue, 09/13/16
By Tim Clinton SPORTS EDITOR
Saturday, Sept. 10
Girls soccer Mt. Rainier 10, Foster 0 The Rams rallied for a shutout victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday. Kennedy 3, Eastside Catholic 0 Kennedy Catholic also won by shutout in a non…MORE
Container fire on barge draws 100 firefighters and hazmat response on West Marginal Way
Tue, 09/13/16
By Patrick Robinson
A fire broke out in a stack of containers moored at Alaska Marine Lines at 5600 West Marginal Way SW shortly after 3pm on Monday drawing a huge response of 36 fire engines, a fireboat, the Coast Guard and more than 100…MORE
South Seattle College welcomes incoming 13th Year scholars with Bridge Program
Mon, 09/12/16
information from SSC South Seattle College will welcome the incoming class of 13th Year Promise Scholarship recipients to campus from Sept. 13-15 for a three-day Bridge Program orientation that prepares recent high school graduates for a…MORE
Want to retire early? Start planning now
Mon, 09/12/16
By Sarah Cecil
The average American retires at about age 63, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. If you enjoy your work, of course, you may want to go well beyond that age. But what if you don’t want to wait until 63 or so? Can…MORE
Update: The Matador closed after five cases of E. coli
Mon, 09/12/16
Staff
Update: Friday September 16
The Matador in Ballard will reopen Saturday September 17 after passing the King County Health Department’s inspection.
Matador Ballard issued a statement about the incident:
“…MORE
Ballard top destination for Airbnb users visiting Seattle
Mon, 09/12/16
Readers know that Ballard is popular among Seattleites, but according to Airbnb, it is also the top “staycation” destination for out-of-towners.
The vacation lodging booking company reports that more than 11,300 people took Seattle…MORE
