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
Ballard - News
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
At Ballard parks, water reduction pilot has begun
Tue, 07/31/12
At Salmon Bay Park, the grass is green and full. Kids play on the playground, dogs run around panting and on a warm summer day people will lay their blankets down on the ground and relax.
But a few spots of brown can be seen, too. And as…MORE
City Council lifts restriction on funding for study to improve Ballard transit
Mon, 07/30/12
The first step to making better transit to Ballard has just been OK'd today by the Seattle City Council.
A proviso blocking funding for an $800,000 study to identify possible modes of transit -- such as light rail, a street car, or a…MORE
King County Sheriff Strachan speaks on audit response and plans for the future with an upcoming election
Fri, 07/27/12
Among many other important decisions in the upcoming November elections, King County residents will be choosing between current Sheriff Steve Strachan and challenger John Urquhart (you can read our interview with him here) for a four-year term.…MORE
Community packs open house for Ballard Greenways
Fri, 07/27/12
Starting in September, a new route for bicyclists and pedestrians will be making it's way to Ballard. Called "greenways," the route will be a series of connected roads optimized for safety and comfort so that pedestrians and bicyclists can…MORE
Sail boat racing for regular folks with regular boats
Fri, 07/27/12
“Alright, blow the guy!” Captain Tim Morgenroth shouted to his crew as a red and black spinnaker bellowed at the bow of the Airloom, Morgenroth’s forty foot Baba.
Morgenroth was saying to the crew to let loose the spinnaker sail from its…MORE
Coffee with the Candidates: Evan Clifthorne
Fri, 07/27/12
By Theresa Edwards, Intern
Meet Evan Clifthorne, one of seven candidates for the 36th district House of Representatives seat. After two years of working in the legislature in Olympia, Clifthorne said he is ready to hit the ground running…MORE
King County Sheriff candidate Urquhart blames opponent, Sheriff Strachan, for problems cited by audit
Thu, 07/26/12
King County Sheriff candidate John Urquhart blames his opponent, Sheriff Steve Strachan, for the serious problems outlined in a King County Sheriff's Office audit just released. The two candidates only run in the general election, not in the…MORE
