Ballard - News

Maybe bad news for summer-spoiled kids, but school started on time this morning as the result of a contract agreement last night.

The Seattle Education Association, the teacher's union representing over 5,000 members, had initially…MORE

Ballard resident, award-winning Classical KING FM host and well known Northwest Pianist Lisa Bergman has expanded her hours as host.

Now, she is on air from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. six days a week. She brings decades of experience as a soloist…MORE

From Seattle Department of Transportation

Tomorrow, Sept. 4, weather permitting, crews will begin installing three of five South Ballard Corridor safety improvements announced by the City in December 2012. The project addresses…MORE

Ballard is changing. Just ask Steve Hunsinger, whose family has owned Limback Lumber since 1930.

He remembered when the fishing industry was booming; when Ballard was a quiet, peaceful place to live; and when AMLI's gigantic seven-story,…MORE

The Ballard News-Tribune editorial, "Seattle Times attacks against McGinn disheartening," stirred conversation within the media the past couple of weeks.

In the editorial, Associate Publisher Ken Robinson accused the Seattle Times of…MORE

By Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, issued the following statement regarding Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement that the Obama Administration will not preempt Washington’s legal regulation of a marijuana…MORE

From the 36th District Democrats

The 36th District Democrats' Executive Board has recommended the sole endorsement of Ed Murray to its membership for a second time. The board recommended him during the primary, but the membership voted…MORE

In the Seattle School Board race, the two candidates duking it out in District 4, which outgoing Past School Board President Michael DeBell is leaving vacant, have differences in style and approach that could shift the school board majority one…MORE

Tired security guard doesn’t bother too much with shoplift

Aug. 27, 4:59 p.m., QFC 9900 Block of Holman Rd NW – A tired security guard at the end of his shift did not call police after two black males in their teens to early 20s stole four…MORE

"Just frustration. Just feeling not very respected."

These are the words spoken by Adams Elementary 5th Grade Teacher Michael Hertzog, in reaction to the Seattle Public Schools' proposed contract renewal for teachers.

Hertzog was…MORE