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There was a lot of buzz on Facebook and in the Ballard News-Tribune's comments section about it, but the turnout was still bigger than could have been expected at the rally to support Mark Hendricks today.

Rumors that Hendricks was placed…MORE

Ever wonder who the brains behind the Ballard Bridge is? Well, the good folks over at the SDOT Blog have you covered.

In a series of profiles they are doing on "hard working employees," in honor of Labor Day, the Seattle Department of…MORE

If you were in Ballard Saturday night, you probably heard the commotion. After all, it's hard to miss a reckless driver hitting four cars, one of which being a police car. Not to mention the sirens.

At approximately 10:17 p.m., Sept. 8, an…MORE

UPDATE: Katrina Sigurdson, one of the rally organizers, had the following to say in a Facebook comment:

"IMPORTANT NOTICE! We have received word from a source that Mark Hendricks has been placed on administrative leave and will be…MORE

After serving the Ballard community for 25 years and becoming an integral part of the community, Ballard Boys and Girls Club Director Mark Hendricks found out that he is shipping off to Federal Way.

On Wednesday, an email was sent out to…MORE

Joey Thomas, the current Ballard High School head football coach and former NFL player, has just been hired on as the full time Success Coordinator under the Graduation Assistance Impacting Needy Students (GAINS) program at Ballard High School.…MORE

Though officials from the Federal Administration of Aviation and Alaska Air Group have been touting the “Greener Skies Over Seattle” program, saying it will transform the future of how airlines work, many people at an environmental assessment…MORE

By Isabella Fuentes

As I sat down to write this with heavy eyelids, hoarse vocal cords, and a racing heartbeat (yes, I did just see President Obama speak!), an unsavory thought dawned upon me: today, Thursday, Sept. 7, was the last day of…MORE

Don't like fruits and veggies? Well, too bad, says Seattle Public Schools to students K-12.

At least, SPS is going to require students take a 1/2 cup serving of fruits and vegetables with their lunch, following the new guidelines of the U.…MORE

Ever since it opened up in Ballard back in 2005, the Tuscan-inspired upscale restaurant Volterra has seen a lot of success. So much success, that Ballard is going to have to share its rich foodie spoils with a second location, Kirkland.

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