By Alysa Hullett, UW News Lab
Last Thursday evening, the Wedgewood Elementary playground was not filled with children, but adults eager to learn how to use their own backyards to mitigate the sewage and toxins that are regularly pumped…MORE
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Maple bars remind community of an officer's sacrifice
Mon, 08/20/12
By Christy Wolyniak, contributor
UPDATE 7:05 p.m., Aug. 20: So far the fundraiser has raised $1160.35 in cash donations, which doesn't include credit card, check and direct deposit donations, according to Ryan Barber. The autographed…MORE
Library closed for a week due to budget cuts (Aug. 27 - Sept. 3)
Fri, 08/17/12
All branches of the Seattle Public Library system -- including the Ballard, Greenwood, Fremont and Green Lake branches -- will close Monday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 2 (as well as labor day on Sept. 3) due to citywide budget cuts. Regular…MORE
Lions Club 'Mad Men' party attracts younger crowd
Fri, 08/17/12
In an attempt to attract new younger members, the Ballard Lions club hosted a 1950’s “Mad Men” themed cocktail party Aug. 16 at a beach side property in Ballard.
Maggie Mallett, a coordinator for the Lions and member for over two years,…MORE
Greenwood Food Bank looking for lead volunteer
Thu, 08/16/12
Do you have some extra time on your hands? Do you want to contribute to a vital service in the community? Well, today's your lucky day. The Greenwood Food Bank is on the hunt for a new, part time Warehouse Lead Volunteer. See below for Greenwood…MORE
Greenwood Food Bank needs help
Wed, 08/15/12
The Volunteers of America Greenwood Food Bank is approaching a critical lack of food supply, according to a press release.
Currently the food bank has less than four distribution days of food. "The Greenwood Food Bank typically has a…MORE
No suspension for officer in off-duty fight outside Ballard nightclub
Wed, 08/15/12
Seattle Police Officer Garth Haynes, who used excessive force when he stepped on the head of a handcuffed man outside a Ballard nightclub on Dec. 12, 2010, will not be getting a suspension.
Instead, Police Chief John Diaz gave him more of…MORE
Northbound lane on Ballard Bridge closed, again, Aug. 15
Wed, 08/15/12
Starting at 9 a.m. this morning, the northbound lane on the Ballard Bridge will be closed again while crews continue work on the lights. There is no word yet on how long it will last, but expect delays again, especially if the bridge goes up.…MORE
Ballard busker still buskin' away
Wed, 08/15/12
If you go to farmers markets, you've probably seen him. Ballard, Fremont, Magnolia, Madrona, Queen Anne, Pike Place, or whatever other market you might frequent -- he's done it all, or just about.
His name is Howlin' Hobbit (www.…MORE
Northbound lane closed on Ballard Bridge
Tue, 08/14/12
Until 2:30 p.m. today, one northbound lane will be closed while a crew continues work on removing streetlight poles.
Significant traffic delays could occur when the bridge goes up, warns the Seattle Department of transportation.
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