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
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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
Ballard SeafoodFest kickstarts fundraising campaign
Wed, 06/20/12
Organizers of the 38th annual Ballard SeafoodFest have kickstarted a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $5,000 in two weeks to keep the Ballard tradition alive and free.
For 38 years, Ballard SeafoodFest has brought live…MORE
Coffee with the Candidates: Sahar Fathi wants more diversity in politics
Wed, 06/20/12
By Tammy Chang, UW News Lab
Meet Sahar Fathi, a young Iranian-American woman who traveled to Rwanda to advocate for human rights and started the Middle Eastern Legal Association for people of Middle Eastern descent in the country. Now, she…MORE
Ballard SeafoodFest is just weeks away, organizers seek volunteers
Tue, 06/19/12
The Ballard SeafoodFest is coming up on July 14 and 15 and organizers are looking for volunteers to help this long-time Ballard tradition run smoothly.
"We are looking for help with set-up and tear-down, selling raffle tickets, being part…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Fair, Hair, and (No) Underwear
Tue, 06/19/12
Hundreds of fair-goers spilled into the streets for the Fremont Fair this weekend. The pre-party on Friday night with Redhook brews and a bit of soul set the stage for a weekend packed with fun and good-old-Fremont-wackiness.
Multiple…MORE
Ballardite Noel Frame earns sole endorsement of Governor Gregoire
Mon, 06/18/12
Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire today gave Ballardite Noel Frame her sole endorsement in the seven-way primary race for the 36th district house seat vacated by State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, D-Seattle.
“Washington State needs…MORE
Pirating for the goodwill of the community
Mon, 06/18/12
A loud cannon blast and a gunpowder smoke cloud causes the kids to shriek in terror and delight. The parade is nearing its end and here come the men most kids have been waiting for. Dragging their swords and axes, the Seafair Pirates are the…MORE
Ballard's Amber Den to close temporarily; reopen in July with full bar and more
Thu, 06/14/12
The Amber Den, a cozy corner establishment on 17th Avenue N.W. and N.W. 56th Street, plans to close temporarily following normal service hours on Saturday, June 16.
The closure will allow for the completion of minor construction and…MORE
