The local, family-owned industrial supply company known since 1952 as Ballard Hardware & Supply has officially changed its name to Ballard Industrial. The shift reflects the company’s long history of providing Marine, Manufacturing,…MORE
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New assisted living facility proposed for 41st Ave. SW
Thu, 11/13/14
In a filing posted today with the Seattle Department of Planning and Development a 4 story assisted living facility with 48 rooms (66 beds total) is proposed for 4515 41st Ave SW. Parking for 11 vehicles would be provided below grade.
An…MORE
Mayor Murray announces symposium on medical marijuana, law enforcement
Thu, 11/13/14
Regulation of medical marijuana businesses in Seattle and in jurisdictions across the state remains an unsettled question, generating increasing fears among patients and business owners about the potential for stepped-up federal law enforcement…MORE
The Community Police Commission announces reform proposals in police department’s accountability system
Wed, 11/12/14
By Tim Clifford
The Community Police Commission (CPC), a civilian organization created in the wake of the 2012 settlement between the Seattle Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice has announced its revisions to the…MORE
Community Police Commission is ready to move forward with accountability aystems reforms
Wed, 11/12/14
The work to reform the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and its accountability system is critically important. Achieving true reform depends on the commitment of many to make it happen—City leaders, the Chief of Police and the employees of SPD,…MORE
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles Elected Vice Chair of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Wed, 11/12/14
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, on Nov. 11 was elected the Vice Chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) during the commission’s semi-annual meeting held in Denver. One of four regional higher education compacts…MORE
Murray and community leaders announce police accountability reforms
Wed, 11/12/14
Standing with City Council President Tim Burgess, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chief of Police Kathleen O’Toole, police accountability experts and community leaders, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today announced a package of significant reforms to the…MORE
Personal safety for kids; A conversation with SPD officer Jon Kiehn
Tue, 11/11/14
If you have kids you may want to come to a special meeting Saturday, November 15th, 10 to 11 AM at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106)
Officer Jon Kiehn from SPD’s Community Police Team will host a…MORE
Huge fee increase for 2015 Farmers Markets and vendors proposed by Public Health - Seattle & King County
Tue, 11/11/14
Information provided by Seattle Farmers Market Association
Department of Environmental Health Services at Public Health – Seattle & King County submitted a proposal to the King County Board of Health in late September to increase…MORE
To Senior Services: "I don't trust you"
Tue, 11/11/14
For over four months, the Senior Center of West Seattle (Senior Center) has had organizational difficulties, and on Nov. 11 both residents and other West Seattle neighbors met to discuss the direction of the Senior Center. Entitled “Should We…MORE
