By Christopher Duclos, Sports Intern
The Euro 2012 kicked off on Friday morning, and for the next few weeks 16 nations will be competing for the ultimate European soccer glory - the Euro cup.
Formally known as the UEFA European…MORE
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Ballard Crit draws thousands
Sun, 06/03/12
Thousands of spectators came out to Ballard on Saturday afternoon to watch the 19th annual Second Ascent Twilight Criterium.
Commonly called "The Ballard Crit", the race is one of Seattle’s classic bike races and a favorite among both…MORE
TONIGHT: Ballard venues team up to host benefit show for Ravenna shooting victims
Fri, 06/01/12
UPDATE:
A series of concert in memory of the May 30th shooting victims has been announced. Titled "Cafe Racer Love", there will be numerous concerts throughout the city this month to remember those lost in the shooting.
In Ballard…MORE
Get your hands on a limited-edition Ballardopoly before they're gone
Thu, 05/31/12
The Ballard Go-Getters, the student marketing group for Ballard High School DECA, announced that Ballardopoly is still available for purchase while supplies last.
Ballardopoly is a fully customized Monopoly-style game that celebrates…MORE
Seattle Gymnastics Academy receives green light for new location
Thu, 05/31/12
Seattle Gymnastics Academy is relocating its Ballard location from Shilshole Avenue N.W. to 1415 N.W. 52nd Street.
The Department of Planning and Development has given a green light to the Academy to change the current 19,169-square-feet…MORE
Shooting victims were members of folk band God’s Favorite Beefcake
Wed, 05/30/12
By Dusty Henry and Anne-Marije Rook
UPDATE: Seattle Police reports that the suspect, responsible for both the Cafe Racer and First Hill shootings, was pronounced dead at Harborview last night. A fifth victim, a man shot at Café Racer this…MORE
Traffic Alert: 15th NW and NW 85th Street Intersection Repairs on Saturday
Wed, 05/30/12
Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to repair pavement in the intersection of 15th Avenue N.W. and N.W. 85th Street on Saturday, June 2, if weather permits.
Northbound traffic on 15th Avenue N.W. will be…MORE
Hyundai Hope on Wheels donates $75,000 to Seattle Children's to support pediatric cancer research
Wed, 05/30/12
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Seattle-area Hyundai dealers last week awarded Seattle Children’s with a $75,000 Hyundai Scholar Grant to Dr. Abraham Fong for his work to fund pediatric cancer research.
“We are tremendously grateful to…MORE
Tox-Ick campaign and Sustainable Ballard partner up to curb toxic runoff
Wed, 05/30/12
The Tox-Ick campaign is partnering with Sustainable Ballard to empower Ballard citizens to reduce Puget Sound toxic runoff with a free event at the Ballard Library.
Born out of Sustainable West Seattle, the Tox-Ick campaign is taking on…MORE
16 Whitman Middle Schoolers awarded summer camp scholarships
Wed, 05/30/12
Sixteen Whitman Middle School students have been awarded summer camp scholarships of up to $500 through Assistance League of Seattle's Enrichment Scholarship Program.
The Assistance League received over 70 applications from 17 middle…MORE
