With a combined 840 years without an environmental incident, 84 Foss Maritime and subsidiary companies' tugs and tank barges have been recognized by a major maritime organization for their environmental safety records.
The Chamber of…MORE
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Weekend Traffic Advisory
Thu, 11/20/14
Two major closures to be aware of for this weekend: One lane in both directions of Aurora Avenue North remains closed from Ward to Comstock streets, and both directions of 15th Avenue West will close Saturday night at 9 p.m. with northbound and…MORE
Ballard High School teacher presented Teacher Appreciation Award by Q13 Fox
Thu, 11/20/14
On Nov. 19, Brian Reardon, Ballard High School AP Language and Arts teacher, had a pleasant surprise when Q13 Fox showed up to award him the Teacher Appreciation Award.
Reardon was under the impression we was being interviewed about his…MORE
Fighting Chance Seattle to offer free self-defense class for runners
Thu, 11/20/14
Last month, a woman was grabbed from behind and assaulted while running along Green Lake. When I first read this article I was upset, then angry. It stuck with me. After rereading it a few times, I realized what most unsettled me was not…MORE
Ballard Development: SPU proposes Ballard NDS 2015 SEPA Determination of Non-Significance
Thu, 11/20/14
The Ballard NDS 2015 Project would design and construct infiltrating raingardens (bioretention cells) along up to 22 city blocks. Those raingardens would be located primarily in existing planting strip areas within City street rights-of-way.…MORE
CenturyLink and Cupcake Royale Team Up to Celebrate Ballard
Thu, 11/20/14
On Friday, December 5, 2014, from 3-6pm CenturyLink is teaming up with Cupcake Royale to celebrate Ballard becoming the first CenturyLink Fiber Lit Community and we want to thank Ballard residents in the sweetest way possible: by giving away 1,…MORE
WHIN responds to SPD community meeting
Wed, 11/19/14
On Nov. 18 over 150 North Seattle residents flooded a small room at the Loyal Height Community Center to ask about the latest rise in crime in North Seattle.
The meeting was called by Whittier Heights Involved Neighbors (WHIN) to address…MORE
WHIN responds to SPD community meeting
Wed, 11/19/14
On Nov. 18 over 150 North Seattle residents flooded a small room at the Loyal Height Community Center to ask about the latest rise in crime in North Seattle.
The meeting was called by Whittier Heights Involved Neighbors (WHIN) to address…MORE
Woodland Park Zoo to phase out elephant exhibit, find new home for two Asian elephants
Wed, 11/19/14
Woodland Park Zoo has decided to eliminate its elephant exhibit over the course of next year and will move their two elephants, Bamboo and Chai, to a new Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited institution.
Last year the…MORE
Seattle charts path to September launch of Preschool Program
Wed, 11/19/14
Mayor Ed Murray, joined by Councilmember Tim Burgess and Superintendent Larry Nyland, today announced the path forward for Seattle’s new voter-approved public preschool program. A blueprint for implementing the program will be delivered to the…MORE
