Remember the Waste Management strike back in August, Ballard?
Mayor Mike McGinn just yesterday announced that the city has reached a settlement with Waste Management totaling $1.24 million over missed garbage, recycling and yard waste…MORE
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What Ballardites can expect out of the Mayor's proposed budget
Wed, 09/26/12
A number of items on the Mayor's proposed 2013-14 budget will affect the Ballard area.
The Ballard News-Tribune already reported on the mayor's proposed funding for the anti-youth violence programming initiative and extending high-capacity…MORE
15th Ave W lane closure on Sept. 26
Tue, 09/25/12
Another traffic warning -- not only will a lane on the Ballard Bridge be closed Wednesday, Sept. 26, but a lane on 15th Ave W, from the Ballard Bridge to just south of the West Dravus Street Overpass, will also be closed.
The inside,…MORE
Ballard Bridge lane closure Sept. 26-28
Tue, 09/25/12
The Seattle Department of Transportation says they're nearing completion of their lighting upgrade project on the Ballard Bridge -- but lane closures aren't over yet.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the northbound outside…MORE
Taking a stance on coal
Tue, 09/25/12
As election season closes in, ads circulate the television and people with petitions go around town, there is one question that is beginning to grow in the minds of Ballardites:
Does Ballard want coal?
Or, rather, does Ballard want…MORE
Meet the 36th District candidates tonight, Sept. 25
Tue, 09/25/12
Who is going to represent you in the 36th District next year?
That is the question which you can answer by showing up to an open forum with the 36th District candidates, Gael Tarleton and Noel Frame. The forum will take place in Greenwood…MORE
Dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications this Saturday
Mon, 09/24/12
Got drugs? Or rather -- potentially dangerious expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs?
Then this Saturday's the day to get rid of them.
On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Seattle Police Department will be…MORE
Ballard Boys & Girls Club says thank you for work done on Day of Giving
Mon, 09/24/12
William Rodgers, director of athletics at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club, wanted to pass along a message of thanks.
Friday, Sept. 21, was the United Way Day of Caring, when companies from all over the Northwest give some time to help…MORE
Helping herons live in Seattle
Sun, 09/23/12
By Christy Wolyniak
Nestled in the lush Kiwanis Ravine, the North American blue herons enjoy a natural habitat mostly undisturbed by humans. The Heron Habitat Helpers, an organization committed to restoring habitats for urban wildlife,…MORE
School nurse: Air quality from fires could affect breathing, health
Fri, 09/21/12
Some of you may be concerned about your health or your children's health after seeing all that smoke in the air. The Ballard High School nurse issued a note on the BHS athletics page about the air quality and what to watch out for. See below for…MORE
