Q13 Fox News (KCPQ-TV) and Robinson Newspapers have formed a news partnership. The agreement will mean that stories in the coverage areas for Robinson Newspapers which include Ballard, West Seattle, White Center, Burien, SeaTac, and Des Moines…MORE
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Lane closure on Ballard Bridge
Mon, 08/06/12
Keep in mind this week that there will be a lane closure on the Ballard Bridge.
Starting today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the east sidewalk and northbound curbside lane on Ballard bridge will be closed for work on bridge lights,…MORE
Ballard bags 'Best of' awards in Seattle Weekly
Fri, 08/03/12
Since we all know that Ballard is obviously the best neighborhood in Seattle, it's no surprise then that our beloved place brought home a score of recognitions from Seattle Weekly's annual "Best of Seattle" list. Most of them are for the many…MORE
Unreinforced masonry buildings to be reinforced, eventually
Fri, 08/03/12
Recently, the Department of Planning and Development recently identified throughout the city of Seattle about 800 unreinforced masonry buildings (URM), which, in the case of an earthquake, could have serious damage caused to them, according to a…MORE
Don't Forget: Night Out block parties next Tuesday
Thu, 08/02/12
It's that time of year again: next Tuesday is Night Out, the Seattle Police Department-sponsored street parties which take place in neighborhoods all over Seattle.
Seem like a paradox? Not so. The popular community event is not just meant…MORE
Only 9 days left to fund Ballard(ish)-based comedy web series
Thu, 08/02/12
There are only nine days left for the Kickstarter campaign to fund a local comedy web series, "Locally Grown TV." (The campaign's website can be found here.)
The Ballard News-Tribune reported on the campaign last month. The show, which…MORE
Coffee With The Candidates: Ryan Gabriel Promises To Bring “Fiscal Sanity” to Olympia
Thu, 08/02/12
The primary race for the open 36th Legislative District seat features five Democrats, one Progressive, and one Republican -- Ryan Gabriel. Despite sometimes being overlooked in a crowded field of challengers, Gabriel is running to represent the…MORE
Letter to the editor: Neighbors outraged by 64th St development
Wed, 08/01/12
Dear editor:
I wish to comment on the article "No promises for businesses in new development" as well as the article by the same reporter about the public meeting to the NW Design board. Mr. Bryan missed the anger and message. We cannot…MORE
End of an era for driver's ed
Tue, 07/31/12
When Stanley "Mick" McDonald started teaching driver's ed in 1968, cell phones were nonexistent, windows were rolled open by hand and class only cost $25.
Now, Forty-four years later, McDonald's long career finally came to an end when…MORE
Waste Management strike continues
Tue, 07/31/12
Got garbage pickup today? You'll have to wait until next week.
The Waste Management strike by Teamsters Union drivers continues, meaning garbage, recycling and food and yard waste will not be picked up today in many areas, according to a…MORE
    
