Transportation Choices Coalition and King County Metro, along with partners Richard Hugo House, King County Library System, and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, today launched Books on the Bus, a community-wide book club for bus riders…MORE
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Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton recognized as Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year
Thu, 06/21/12
Port Commission President and Ballardite Gael Tarleton received the Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year Award at the annual Seattle Maritime Festival Luncheon this week.
“Gael digs into the issue, demands facts, becomes fully…MORE
Nordic Heritage Museum hosts second annual Moomin Palooza
Thu, 06/21/12
The Nordic Heritage Museum will host its second annual celebration of the world of the Moomins on Tuesday, July 31.
Moomins (Muumi in Finnish and Mumintroll in Swedish) are the lovable story book characters created by Finnish author Tove…MORE
Land Use Update: LIHI applies for permit to build low income senior home in Ballard
Thu, 06/21/12
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development reports that Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has submitted a Land Use Application to allow the construction of a six story, 51-unit low income senior housing at 2014 N.W. 57th Street.
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Light replacement work continues on the Ballard Bridge , expect lane closures
Thu, 06/21/12
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle City Light (SCL) are partnering to upgrade the light poles and lights on the north and south end of the Ballard Bridge. SDOT owns and operates the bridge and maintains the approaches…MORE
Solar Fair, Ballard Walk, Pride, Rock N Roll marathon, and more this weekend
Thu, 06/21/12
Friday, June 22nd:
- Rock N Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Expo: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. CenturyLink Field Event Center; 18,000 attending Expect congestion in the surrounding area
- Seattle Storm vs. San Antonio Silver Stars: 7 p.m. Key…MORE
Ballard Church to host neighborhood block party, all are welcome
Thu, 06/21/12
Ballard Church will hold a neighborhood block party on Friday, June 29th featuring bouncy houses, face painting, movies, games, food, and more.
The church will be closing down 73rd Avenue between NW 14th and NW 15th street for the free…MORE
Congressional District candidate Andrew Hughes challenges Congressman Jim McDermott; "Put your assets into blind trust"
Thu, 06/21/12
Seattle Democrat and tax attorney Andrew Hughes is running against Congressman Jim McDermott in the upcoming 7th congressional district election. McDermott has won 12 consecutive elections, and is hoping for lucky 13.
The 7th congressional…MORE
Seattle City Council approves plan to protect local waters from sewage overflow pollutants
Thu, 06/21/12
On Monday, June 18, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Ecology that will ensure the systematic control of Seattle's chronic sewage overflows,…MORE
Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board election results are in
Wed, 06/20/12
Update: The unofficial results are in. Heather McAuliffe, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Coordinator, announced that Position 1 was won by the unopposed Jim Riggle, and the four-way race for Position 2 was won by life-long Ballardite and…MORE
