Volunteers are still needed for the annual bicycle and pedestrian count, which started four years ago and takes place in various locations all across Washington State.
The count takes place Sept. 25, 26 and 27 and is almost entirely…MORE
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Results are in for names of new warty pigs at zoo
Wed, 08/22/12
Last month the Woodland Park Zoo invited the community to name their new Visayan Warty Pigs, who came to the zoo in May.
Now the results are in. The pigs, in order of greatest number of votes, are now named Guapa (beautiful), Bulak (flower…MORE
One northbound, one southbound lane closed today on Ballard Bridge
Wed, 08/22/12
The light pole replacement project is still going. Today will see a southbound lane closure for a couple hours during nonpeak traffic, prior to 2:30 p.m. As usual, a northbound lane will be closed, also until around 2:30 p.m.
The outer…MORE
The boy with 'golden eyes' continues journey in second book
Tue, 08/21/12
Sam Wolf is no ordinary child. He possesses strange powers, is the proper heir to a fantastical kingdom, and finds himself traveling the world to a magical, far-off land called Rasha-sharan. Oh, and he has golden eyes.
Well, at least his…MORE
Route 44 to get stop reduction
Tue, 08/21/12
Watch out bus riders, King County Metro will be cutting five stops going each way on Route 44. The cut is estimated to be happening sometime in September of this year (next month!).
By reducing the number of spots the bus has to stop,…MORE
Route 44 to get stop reduction
Tue, 08/21/12
Watch out bus riders, King County Metro will be cutting five stops going each way on Route 44. The cut is estimated to be happening sometime in September of this year (next month!).
By reducing the number of spots the bus has to stop,…MORE
VIDEO: Whitman Middle School students win film award
Tue, 08/21/12
Students from Whitman Middle School have done it again. At King County Library's "Read. Film. Win." contest in Issaquah on Sunday, which had a red carpet ceremony and everything, Whitman students placed in three of the five finalists.
The…MORE
Reminder: Workshop on new paid sick time ordinance today at noon
Tue, 08/21/12
Ever been sick and couldn't make it into work, but had to anyway? Or are you a small business owner just scraping by who is afraid if you can meet the costs of providing sick leave for your workers?
Then you should probably attend today's…MORE
Reminder: Ballard Bridge lane closure for whole week
Mon, 08/20/12
A warning to all the late morning commuters and going-out-to-lunch-ers: the outside, Northbound lane on the Ballard Bridge will be closed 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. all week.
During this time, new lighting poles will be installed, according to the…MORE
Some scenes from Viking Days
Mon, 08/20/12
Viking Days, held at the Nordic Heritage Museum this past Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, brought in waves of Scandinavian loving people, from Ballard and beyond. It featured crafts, music and traditional foods from Scandinavian countries,…MORE
