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
Ballard - News
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
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
