In a firm but formally toned letter sent on Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Ballard District Council re-requested that a formal community advisory committee be formed as Seattle Public Utilities makes progress on Phase 2 of the Ballard Roadside Rain…MORE
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Flags at half-staff in recognition of victims in fatal Connecticut shooting
Fri, 12/14/12
Just a notice that flags will be at half-staff in recognition for the victims of today's tragedy in Newtown, Conneticut.
King County Executive Dow Constantine directed this following proclamations from the President and the Governor.…MORE
Kohl-Welles comments on Conneticut shooting, promises to emphasize gun control
Fri, 12/14/12
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, released this statement regarding the shooting tragedy earlier today in Connecticut:
“As a mother, grandmother and former public school teacher, it saddens me to realize that our society has evolved to…MORE
Developer of property with the Viking invites public to design meeting Dec. 19
Fri, 12/14/12
Local developer Bill Parks is inviting the public to attend a development review meeting at Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19 to learn about plans for the Ballard Lofts project on southeast corner of NW 65th St and…MORE
In wake of Connecticut mass shooting, SPD stepping up school patrols on Dec. 14
Fri, 12/14/12
Information from Seattle Police Department, in the aftermath of a deadly Connecticut school shooting on the morning of Dec. 14:
Officers Stepping Up Patrols Around Schools
The Seattle Police Department wishes to offer its…MORE
No surprises; coal opponents overwhelm Seattle public meeting
Fri, 12/14/12
At the public scoping meeting in Seattle for the proposed coal export terminal near Bellingham, there were few surprises.
Opposition to the terminal was overwhelming. In an ocean of red anti-coal shirts, only a few pro-terminal green…MORE
Carlyle, Tarleton get on board with important committees; Kohl-Welles stripped of hers
Fri, 12/14/12
In the State House of Representatives, 36th District's Rep. Reuven Carlyle and Rep. Gael Tarleton have become part of particularly strong committees.
Notably, Carlyle is chair of the newly created House Finance Committee and as a member of…MORE
Ballard Blanchet High swim team raises money for Food Bank
Thu, 12/13/12
A little bit of turkey can go a long way. Which means a lot of turkey can go even further.
So, that's why the Bishop Blanchet Swim Team took it upon themselves to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank to buy turkeys.
Tuesday night…MORE
Inside the Urban Rest Stop
Thu, 12/13/12
By Elizabeth Wang
For over 11 years, the Urban Rest Stop in downtown Seattle has been providing homeless and low-income individuals with warm showers, clean washrooms, and laundry facilities at no cost.
Striving to make a difference…MORE
Mayor announces study on economic impacts of potential coal trains
Wed, 12/12/12
Mayor Mike McGinn is on the offensive against coal again.
Earlier today, he announced that the City of Seattle will soon commission a study on the local economic impacts that would result from extra trains should a proposed coal export…MORE
