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
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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
RapidRide digital signs now show arrival times for other buses
Mon, 03/25/13
For the bus rider without a smartphone, a bit of good news: King County Metro has updated the electronic RapidRide signs along C and D lines to include arrival information for other buses other than just RapidRides.
According to their blog…MORE
Elderly man fires off gun at home in North Beach area
Mon, 03/25/13
Maybe you heard shots in the North Beach area early in the morning on Sunday. It turned out to be an intoxicated elderly man who fired shots inside his house.
SPD Blotter has the story:
"An intoxicated elderly male fired shots and…MORE
Trees at Salmon Bay Natural Area cut without citizen involvement
Mon, 03/25/13
Update, Thursday, March 28, 1:15 p.m.
Bryan Stevens from the Department of Planning and Development sent in the following in regards to city permitting and any possible fines against BNSF Railway:
"We have been advised that Federal…MORE
SDOT letter outlines progress on Ballard greenways
Fri, 03/22/13
Mary Rutherford of the Seattle Department of Transportation sent out this letter to residents on March, 22.
Greetings:
I am writing today to share plans about making NW 58th Street an even safer place for residents to walk and ride…MORE
Legislators meet with 36th District principals
Fri, 03/22/13
Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-Queen Anne), Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) and Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Belltown) met up with two principals from the 36th District -- Keven Wynkoop of Ballard High School and Erika Ayer from Daniel Bagley Elementary…MORE
