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
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Healthier lunches coming to students
Thu, 09/06/12
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
Popular Ballard restaurant to get 2nd location
Thu, 09/06/12
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.
…MORE
From the DNC, Day 3: Us vs. Them rhetoric; Clinton speechifies
Thu, 09/06/12
By Isabella Fuentes
Yesterday, the 5th day of Spetember and the penultimate day of the Democratic National Convention, was a masterclass in democratic rhetoric by (who else?) the masters of democratic rhetoric.
Chris Van Hollen,…MORE
From the DNC, Day 2: And we're off!
Wed, 09/05/12
By Isabella Fuentes
...And we're off!
Commencing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 3rd, the 2012 Democratic National Convention has officially begun, touting lofty goals, kept promises and the appreciation of opportunity and unity. The…MORE
After lifetime of martial arts, Master Yun closes school
Tue, 09/04/12
When the World Martial Arts and Health Center on Market St closed about two months ago, almost no one had any clue what happened. It seemed as if one day that the building was full of kids learning Master Yun’s special brand of martial arts, and…MORE
Fire ban extended until further notice
Tue, 09/04/12
Though this summer's burn ban was supposed to officially end on August 30, the King County Fire Marshal is extending it until further notice, thanks to a near record-breaking period of dry weather in the area.
See the full release below…MORE
From the DNC: Festivities, rain act as prelude to big event
Tue, 09/04/12
By Isabella Fuentes
The 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off in high spirits yesterday, September 3, in Charlotte, NC. Well, almost kicked off anyway.
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Isabella Fuentes, and…MORE
Ballard Bridge lane closures resume this week
Fri, 08/31/12
Starting Wednesday this week, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, there will be single lane closures on the Ballard Bridge as crews continue work on upgrading the lighting system.
Here's some bullet points of what closures will look like:…MORE
Cyclists and Ballard businesses at odds again, Missing Link sent back for EIS study
Thu, 08/30/12
The Missing Link, the incomplete section of the Burke-Gilman Trail running between Fred Meyer and the Ballard Locks, will continue to be missing for a while longer.
This week, the city of Seattle Hearing Examiner ruled in favor of the…MORE
