Information from the City of Seattle
If your neighborhood is participating in Spring Clean, Seattle Public Utilities’ annual clean-up campaign, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has a fund to support your activities.
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Early warning: Seafair Pirates will take Alki Beach on June 25
Thu, 03/03/16
The nefarious Seafair Pirates have announced their return for 2016 with their takeover of Alki Beach set for June 25. The event will run from 10am to 6pm and is regularly one that attracts thousands of people. The Pirates are scheduled to land at…MORE
Furry Faces 'Catsino' is back again, set for Sun. April 3
Thu, 03/03/16
West Seattle's Furry Faces Foundation is back again with one of their most successful fundraising efforts of the year, Catsino, featuring 12 Vegas style games, excellent appetizers, a drink coupon and lots of fun. In a press release from the…MORE
Sig Hansen suffers heart attack at sea
Thu, 03/03/16
Crab fishing icon and “Deadliest Catch” star Sig Hansen was hospitalized yesterday after suffering a heart attack during the filming of the Discovery Channel’s TV series.
TMZ reported Hansen was on his crab fishing boat, Northwestern,…MORE
Massive West Seattle Junction Historical Survey final report is released: What makes The Junction special?
Wed, 03/02/16
information from the Southwest Seattle Historical Society
The final report of the West Seattle Junction Historical Survey (see links below), entitled “What makes the West Seattle Junction special?,” was released at a press conference on…MORE
Power out for 107 near Seola Beach Park
Tue, 03/01/16
High winds knocked out power for 107 Seattle City Light customers near Seola Beach Park on Tuesday. The area is bounded by Marine View Drive SW, Seola Beach Drive SW and 37th SW.
Power was expected to be restored by 8pm You can check City…MORE
Ballard resident and heart transplant survivor to ride along in Iditarod
Tue, 03/01/16
A Ballard woman and heart transplant survivor will participate as a tag sled driver in the opening ceremony of Alaska’s legendary Iditarod dog sled race on Saturday, March 5.
Diane Bedell will drive a tag sled for the ceremonial start of…MORE
Update: Mark Driscoll, former Mars Hill leaders sued for fraud and racketeering
Tue, 03/01/16
Update June 22, 2016
Last March the Ballard News-Tribune reported that the former leaders Mars Hill Church were being sued for racketeering and fraud by past congregation members. The lawsuit was filed under the Racketeer Influenced and…MORE
BHS alum hired as Head Football Coach
Tue, 03/01/16
After graduating from Ballard High School thirteen years ago, Ross Humphries is Ballard’s new Head Football Coach.
Humphries graduated in 2003 and has been coaching since 2004. Aside from Ballard, he has been involved in programs at Mt.…MORE
Highline Historical Society Auction
Tue, 03/01/16
The Highline Historical Society has launched its' 10th Annual online auction, this year running through March 20. Click here (www.highlinehistory.org) to shop and bid on over 50 items from trips, museum admissions and memberships, restaurants,…MORE
