When Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway began cutting trees at the Ballard bascule bridge right of way by the Salmon Bay Natural Area on Wednesday, March 20, no one was quite sure what was going on.
It had caught the concern and…MORE
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April 6 is Jerry Robinson, Robinson Newspapers Day
Tue, 04/02/13
Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced this week that in honor of our publisher Jerry Robinson's birthday April 6 that they have officially declared April 6 as Jerry Robinson and Robinson Newspapers Day in King…MORE
Metro could face dramatic cuts in 2014
Mon, 04/01/13
King County Metro Bus could have some problems come 2014, when temporary funding measures run dry.
Metro says for northwest Seattle and North King County, including your favorite neighborhood, bus trips and hours of service are reduced or…MORE
At last, Ballard secedes
Mon, 04/01/13
Finally, after over a century of disgruntlement, Ballard has seceded from the city of Seattle.
"Quite frankly, I couldn't be happier," said Warren Aakervik, owner of Ballard Oil. "If Ballard was a part of Seattle any longer, the Mayor…MORE
Angry girlfriend stabs 50-year-old boyfriend in Ballard
Sun, 03/31/13
Update, April 1, 7:30 a.m.
Mark Jamieson from the Seattle Police Public Affairs Unit confirmed the stabbing incident.
At around 4:23 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, a 50-year-old man was stabbed in the back on NW 54th St and 14th Ave NW…MORE
Police still looking for suspects involved in fight, gunshots fired at Golden Gardens
Sun, 03/31/13
From Seattle Police Department's Blotter
Officers are still looking for suspects involved in a fight disturbance with shots fired in Golden Gardens Park last night. On March 29th at approximately 8:04 p.m. officers responded to Golden…MORE
Real Change newspaper to increase cover price from $1 to $2 beginning April 3; Vendors will earn more per sale
Fri, 03/29/13
When Tacoma-born crooner Bing Crosby sang the hit "Brother Can You Spare a Dime" 80 years ago, ten cents equaled about a buck seventy-five today. Beginning April 3, vendors of Seattle's street newspaper, Real Change, will ask for a quarter more…MORE
Superintendent: MAP test will continue for now, task force will advise on future
Fri, 03/29/13
Seattle Public Schools sent out the following letter signed by Superintendent Jose Banda regarding MAP testing. For our coverage of the MAP test, see our articles "For Ballard teachers, dissatisfaction with MAP test has history" and "MAP protest…MORE
Ballard 7-11 robbed at gunpoint
Thu, 03/28/13
The 7-11 by the Ballard Locks on 32nd Ave NW and NW 54th St was robbed at gunpoint, according to the Seattle Police Blotter.
Shortly after midnight, the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk, demanded cash and fled after the clerk handed…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Not a 'Lone Ranger'
Wed, 03/27/13
If you’ve seen a Volvo with a flame on the hood you’ve seen Silver’s car. If you’ve seen a woman with silvery bangs and ponytail wearing the most extraordinary leggings (yes that is the sign for Pi) then you’ve glimpsed Silver. If you’ve ever…MORE
