In 2012, a modest corner store in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood was threatened with demolition. Though the shop, built in the 1930s, had seen better days, a group of neighbors believed that it could be restored in a way that would enhance the…MORE
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West Seattle Summer Fest Line-Up will feature The Thermals & The Cave Singers
Tue, 05/12/15
information from WSJunction.org
The 33rd Annual West Seattle Summer Fest releases the full line up for the festival happening July 10-12 in West Seattle’s Junction. With a bigger emphasis on the musical portion of the event, the line-up…MORE
New recycling contract will save $4.5 million
Tue, 05/12/15
A new contract between the City of Seattle and its recycling processor, Republic Services, is expected to save about $4.5 million over a three-year period.
The new agreement resulted from a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process…MORE
Shell No Flotilla – Paddle in Seattle expects more than 1000 protestors during 3 day event
Tue, 05/12/15
The Shell No Flotilla – Paddle in Seattle a protest of the arrival of the Polar Pioneer drilling rig at Terminal 5 in West Seattle is set to begin Saturday May 16 at Seacrest Marina Park, 1600 Harbor Avenue SW. and Jack Block Park 2130 Harbor Ave…MORE
Council urges Port to reconsider Terminal 5 lease for Shell drilling rig
Mon, 05/11/15
information from Seattle City Council
The Seattle City Council on May 11 unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Port of Seattle to reconsider its lease at Terminal 5 to host Shell Oil’s Arctic drilling rigs. The action also officially…MORE
Mayor marks milestone for Seattle’s new priority hire ordinance
Mon, 05/11/15
Mayor Murray applauded the signing of a community workforce agreement (CWA) between the City and nearly 20 labor unions, completing a major milestone in the implementation of Seattle’s new priority hire law. The ordinance improves access to…MORE
City asks Ballardites if transit and development plans are ‘in the right place’
Mon, 05/11/15
The City of Seattle Department of Transportation and Department of Planning and Development hosted a meeting with the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth on May 7 at the Leif Erikson Lodge. Their goal was to hear feedback from the community…MORE
Nurses and healthcare workers at Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital to strike over staffing and safety concerns
Mon, 05/11/15
Strike begins 6:00am Thursday, May 14 unless Cascade agrees Citing concerns over safety for both patients and staff, nurses and healthcare workers at Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital have notified the hospital that they will stand up for…MORE
North ferry lane closed Wednesday, May 13 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mon, 05/11/15
information from WSF
On Wednesday, May 13, the north ferry lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will be pouring concrete for a curb next to the ferry lane.
Keeping ferry traffic moving King County has been working…MORE
The West Seattle High 40th reunion scheduled for June 27
Mon, 05/11/15
The West Seattle High 40th reunion is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, from 5p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall , 3618 SW Alaska St.
Tickets are $50 per person.
The theme for the reunion is "Celebrating memories…MORE
