The results for this year's primary elections are in, mostly, and the winners have been more or less announced. For many who have entered a crowded field, it's the end of the line. For those who made it in the top two, it's just the beginning.…MORE
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Prevent crime, have fun at Night Out tonight
Tue, 08/07/12
It's finally here, the first Tuesday of August, which means Night Out.
Night Out is the perfect excuse for neighbors to get together outside, legally block off a road and have fun. There will be block parties all over Seattle (some of…MORE
Don't forget: Ballots for primaries due by 8 p.m. today
Mon, 08/06/12
Today, Aug. 7, is the last day to submit your vote for the primary elections. Ballots can be returned by mail (must be postmarked for today), or returned through one of the many dropboxes sitting around Seattle.
In Ballard, a drop box is…MORE
Q13 Fox News and Robinson Newspaper form news partnership
Mon, 08/06/12
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
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
