Tom Fucoloro from Seattle Bike Blog informs the Ballard News-Tribune that the city is beginning a study to try to assess what opportunities exist for widening the sidewalks on the Ballard Bridge. The study, which is at least five months from…MORE
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UPDATE: Small lock closed for two weeks due to boat crash
Mon, 06/11/12
The small lock at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will be closed two weeks for repairs following Sunday's boat crash.
The small lock was damaged when a vessel malfunctioned and could not disengage its engines on Sunday afternoon, hiting the…MORE
From Grey to Green: green space advocates celebrate 15 years of play in Webster Park
Mon, 06/11/12
On Saturday, June 9th, neighbors gathered at Webster Park for a festive celebration of the park's 15 years of play and Groundswell's 20th year of incorporation.
Webster Park, just west of the Nordic Heritage Museum, holds a special place…MORE
Coffee with the Candidates: Gael Tarleton promises to deliver
Fri, 06/08/12
In March, Port of Seattle Commission President Gael Tarleton announced that she is seeking the 36th district house seat to be vacated by State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, D-Seattle.
The Ballard News-Tribune met with the Ballardite over a cup…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Friendly visitors from Iceland take over Westlake Park
Thu, 06/07/12
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Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir's life-size statues appeared to be a hit with Westlake Park visitors even before Icelandic Ambassador Gudmundur Árni Stefánsson had a chance to officially open the…MORE
Local students graduate from Cornish and UW
Thu, 06/07/12
Congrats graduates!
Four Ballard High School graduated from Cornish College of the Arts:
Joanna Brownrigg - B.F.A. in Art, with concentration in Photography Louisa Buckland Cranston - B.F.A. in Design, with concentration in Visual…MORE
Seattle Police make arrest in death of bicyclist Michael Wang
Thu, 06/07/12
The Seattle Police reports that Traffic Collision Investigation Squad detectives have solved the July 28, 2011 hit-and-run case on Dexter Avenue N that killed Michael Wang. Details will be revealed later today.
Michael Wang was an…MORE
Ballard High Video students win at regional Emmy awards
Thu, 06/07/12
Seven students in the Ballard High School Video Production Program were winners at this year's regional Emmy awards.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences gives High School Awards of Excellence to recognize the best in…MORE
Fremont Fair celebrates the Freedom to be Peculiar
Wed, 06/06/12
By Raechel Dawson, UW News Lab
The summer solstice is just around the corner, which means that Fremont is the place to be this weekend for the annual Fremont Fair and the popular Solstice parade.
The annual fair celebrates the…MORE
Thórarinsdóttir installations opens at Westlake Park and the Nordic Heritage Museum today
Wed, 06/06/12
Twenty-six life-size human sculptures of cast iron and aluminum will be revealed at Westlake Park today. Titled "Borders", the installation by Icelandic sculptor Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir will be one of two cross-town exhibitions opening today.…MORE
