In response to Metro Bus route 61 set to be cut this fall, the Sunset Hill Community Association (SHCA) wrote Councilmember Larry Phillips and King County Executive Dow Constantine a letter requesting the route cut be reconsidered.
In the…MORE
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City and state officials address oil trains in Seattle after Interbay derailment
Thu, 07/31/14
On July 24 a train with 102 cars pulling 100 loads of crude oil -- 27,000 gallons of oil -- derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in southern Interbay.
The train was moving at five miles per hour as it pulled out of a BNSF rail yard when the…MORE
City and state officials address oil trains in Seattle after Interbay derailment
Thu, 07/31/14
On July 24 a train with 102 cars pulling 100 loads of crude oil -- 27,000 gallons of oil -- derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in southern Interbay.
The train was moving at five miles per hour as it pulled out of a BNSF rail yard when the…MORE
Marine Week kicked off with Marine Mural Unveiling at Brown Bear Car Wash
Mon, 07/28/14
The commencement of Marine Week Seattle was celebrated with the unveiling of a mural on July 24 at Brown Bear Car Wash (1800 15th Ave. W.).
Five artists of the Marine Corps Mural Team painted the mural, which is approximately 100 feet…MORE
Mayor Murray announces passing of former mayor Paul Schell
Sun, 07/27/14
It is with great sadness that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announces the passing of Seattle’s 50th mayor, Paul Schell, who served from 1998-2002. Schell died this morning surrounded by family and friends at Swedish Hospital. He was 76 years old.…MORE
Dump truck sideswipes metro bus
Thu, 07/24/14
Correction: July 24. 1:36 p.m.
The Ballard News-Tribune reported that the incident happened at a bus stop, however, that was determined to be inaccurate thanks to a witness report. The accident did not occur at a bus stop. The closest…MORE
Design review for 4-story structure containing 30 residential units in Ballard
Thu, 07/24/14
The Department of Planning and Development has announced design review for a Land Use Application that would allow a 4-story structure containing 30 residential units at 1436 N.W. 62nd St. No parking is proposed and the existing structures will…MORE
Oil train derails in Interbay, no leaks
Thu, 07/24/14
Around 2 a.m. this morning a train with 102 cars pulling 100 loads of crude oil derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in southern Interbay.
The train was moving at 5 miles per hour as it pulled out of a BNSF rail yard when the wheels of the…MORE
It’s Seafair Torchlight Parade Weekend! …and a few other events…
Wed, 07/23/14
The largest annual parade in Seattle, the Seafair Torchlight Parade, will take place Saturday evening in downtown Seattle. An estimated 300,000 spectators will congest incoming routes in the late afternoon and evening as they claim spots to sit…MORE
Ballard residents barrage City Councilmembers with development and housing affordability concerns
Tue, 07/22/14
On July 16 the Committee on Housing Affordability, Human Services and Economic Resilience met in the sweltering Ballard Community Center to discuss a number of pressing housing issues. The meeting was part of an ongoing series of meetings…MORE
