The Seattle Department of Planning and Development announced that there are some new land use applications in the works in Ballard. There are applications for three new subdivisions and also two decisions for previous applications. Comments may…MORE
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Fisherman drowns at Shilshole Marina
Tue, 10/07/14
The Port of Seattle Police have concluded their investigation in what happened to a man that was pulled from the water in Shilshole Marina near Dock R on the evening of September 29.
Robert Doug Schrecengost, a member of our Shilshole…MORE
SDOT to repair West Emerson Overpass
Tue, 10/07/14
The Seattle Department of Transportation advises travelers of upcoming construction on the West Emerson Overpass above 15th Avenue West on Thursday, Oct. 9. This overpass will be completely closed to all traffic for approximately 12 weeks.
…MORETrident Seafoods takes progressive strides in employee healthcare
Mon, 10/06/14
Trident Seafoods Corporation, one of the nation’s leading seafood companies, has upgraded their health care program to provide a unique new benefit to 600 regional employees, 400 of whom work in Ballard at the corporate office. Combined with…MORE
Freight Rail Instrumental for Washington State's Trade-Dependent Economy, study released
Mon, 10/06/14
Freight rail adds $28.5 billion to Washington's economy each year, according to a new economic impact assessment conducted by a leading economist.
"Washington's prosperity depends on trade and freight rail is a critical link that gives the…MORE
St. Alphonsus Parish School Receives Generous Donation
Mon, 10/06/14
At a school-wide prayer assembly this week, members of the Society of the Friends of St. Patrick in Seattle presented St. Alphonsus Parish School at check for $10,000 to go towards stu-dent scholarships. The money was raised during an auction at…MORE
Holman Road NW Striping Rescheduled to Oct. 6 and 7
Fri, 10/03/14
The Seattle Department of Transportation will install the last portion of striping for the Holman Road NW Paving Project early next week. This work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7.
During…MORE
Come see how to install a rain garden at free event Oct. 11
Fri, 10/03/14
Seattle residents who are interested installing rain gardens or cisterns can meet with contractors at a free event Oct. 11 in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle.
The RainWise Program offers eligible Seattle homeowners rebates that…MORE
Voter registration deadlines approaching for the general election
Wed, 10/01/14
Citizens who want to participate in the Nov. 4 general election should prepare now. King County Elections will mail general election ballots to all registered voters on Oct. 15, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their name…MORE
Seattle’s Global March for Elephants and Rhinos to Bring Awareness
Wed, 10/01/14
Seattle joins over 125 cities worldwide in a march to raise international awareness of the effect that illegal poaching of ivory and horn is having on elephants and rhinos. As a result of increased demand for these illegal body parts, these…MORE
