Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36th District), Representative Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36th District) and 14 other Washington state legislators announced their endorsement of Initiative 502 today.
I-502 would legalize, tax, and regulate…MORE
Ballard - News
Ballard Clothing Bank in need of men's jeans and blankets
Tue, 05/01/12
The Bridge Care Center, on 1516 NW 51st St., was successfully able to clothe people through the wet and cold winter months, but as the chilly nights linger, they're running out of jeans and blankets.
"The numbers that The Bridge are…MORE
New animal residents make their debut at the Woodland Park Zoo this weekend
Tue, 05/01/12
New Woodland Park Zoo residents will make their public debut this weekend during the "Pigs, Warts and All" program. The new animal residents are a wild pig species called African warthogs and Visayan warty pigs.
Visayan warty pigs are…MORE
Ballard student wins humanitarian award
Tue, 05/01/12
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is recognizing an exceptional Ballard High School student for making significant contributions to intergroup relations at its annual Student Human Relations Program reception on May 10, 2012.
Over 20…MORE
Ballard excavator turns dust to gold at local parks
Mon, 04/30/12
By Elizabeth Wang, Intern
For years, long-time Ballard local, Frank Shields, has volunteered his construction expertise and his Saturdays to create public parks, expand P-Patches, and even build a skate park in his neighborhood.
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SR 99 tunnel construction brings big changes to Seattle’s downtown waterfront
Mon, 04/30/12
Here's the latest update regarding the big Alaskan Way Viaduct/SR 99 project from the Washington State Department of Transportation:
It’s not yet time for the downtown waterfront’s big makeover, but it is make-room time for the State…MORE
Bus riders beware: transit delays expected in downtown Seattle on Tuesday afternoon
Mon, 04/30/12
All traffic, including transit, in downtown Seattle will likely be delayed during the Tuesday afternoon commute and into the evening due to a May Day march and other activities.
Bus riders should be prepared for transit service delays –…MORE
Melancholy and Moving On: The Ascent of Kevin Long
Mon, 04/30/12
From the Ballard News-Tribune BLOG:
By Dusty Henry, Arts & Entertainment Intern
In July 2011, Ballard acoustic singer-songwriter Kevin Long released his first record titled Small Town Talk. Just under a year later Long is…MORE
Ballard Bridge maintenance progresses, northbound lane closures continue
Fri, 04/27/12
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) reports that the third and final weekend closure of the Ballard Bridge, scheduled for April 28-29, will no longer be necessary. Crews were able to take advantage of the good weather last weekend and…MORE
Washington Federal employees say goodbye to the old building
Thu, 04/26/12
Washington Federal Savings bank held a private party on Wednesday, April 25th, which was an opportunity for the employees - former and current - to celebrate the company's 95th birthday as well as say goodbye to the old Market Street building…MORE
