With the start of Seattle’s first red bus lane, the City of Seattle today highlighted a package of improvements being installed this year to help buses move around the city faster and more reliably. Throughout the remainder of 2014, transit…MORE
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Ballard performer to donate music sales to breast cancer organization
Tue, 10/21/14
Ballard singer and songwriter, Kristin Chambers, will be performing her title track "Everything Woman" on King 5 TV's NewDay Northwest, Wednesday Oct. 22, kicking off a week of donating all music download sales from www.kristinchambers.com to the…MORE
Boundaries have no 'time' when it comes to density development
Tue, 10/21/14
Some neighbors in Seattle think it’s just a “matter of time” before their neighborhoods change from the widespread density development. That’s just the case for a group of neighbors in Ballard. They never thought that a housing application on…MORE
Westlake Avenue N Cycle Track Alignment Presented on October 22
Mon, 10/20/14
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hosting an open house on October 22 to share the Westlake cycle track alignment. At the open house, community members will learn more about the uniqueness of the Westlake Avenue N corridor, get a…MORE
Mars Hill makes real estate move after founder resigns
Mon, 10/20/14
After Mars Hill founder Mark Driscol’s resignation, Mars Hill has put their Ballard location on the real estate market.
Just last month the church closed two Seattle locations due to what they called a lack “giving” from congregation…MORE
Simushir Under Tow by Barbara Foss
Mon, 10/20/14
Foss Maritime's ocean-going tug, the Barbara Foss, is towing the Russian cargo vessel, Simushir, which lost power late Thursday night off the west coast of Haida Gwaii.
The Barbara Foss is currently traveling at 5.5 knots and is expected…MORE
Seattle Fire Chief to retire after 44 years with the department
Fri, 10/17/14
Information provided by the City of Seattle
Mayor Ed Murray announced today that Chief Gregory M. Dean intends to retire from the Seattle Fire Department after a distinguished 44-year career with the Seattle Fire Department.
“Chief…MORE
Parents in Washington place high value on afterschool programs, but the state ranks among bottom 10 for afterschool
Fri, 10/17/14
Information provided by Afterschool Alliance
Washington has made progress since 2009, but still lags behind the rest of nation on afterschool participation, according to a new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance. The…MORE
Mayor proclaims Saturday, October 18 as Arbor Day in Seattle
Thu, 10/16/14
Mayor Ed Murray has declared Saturday, October 18 as Arbor Day, and the Seattle Department of Transportation has scheduled a tree planting and celebration event in recognition of the day.
The mayor reminds us that Arbor Day is more than a…MORE
Senior Services and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Offer Support to King County Residents During Medicare Open Enrollment
Wed, 10/15/14
Medicare’s open enrollment period for prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans starts today, October 15 and runs through December 7. King County residents can obtain free counseling through the Statewide Health Insurance…MORE
