And one more candidate announced he'll be joining the already crowded field in the race for the open seat in the State House that is being vacated by the longtime Democratic incumbent Mary Lou Dickerson.
Brett Phillips, son of King County…MORE
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Zoo unveils design plans for new $19.6 million tiger and sloth bear exhibits
Thu, 03/22/12
The Woodland Park Zoo today unveiled its plans for the new tiger and sloth bear exhibits to open in 2013 and 2014.
The two-acre exhibit complex is the zoo's most ambitious project since the 1996 Trail of Vines construction and the zoo…MORE
FIRST Robotics Competition has kicked off, BHS robotics team shoots for first place
Thu, 03/22/12
By Elizabeth Wang, Intern
Viking Robotics, Ballard High School’s fast-growing robot-sports team, is back for season four as they compete at FIRST Robotics Competition, Rebound Rumble this weekend. The BNT caught up with the students as…MORE
SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct to close for two of next three weekends
Thu, 03/22/12
Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for two of the next three weekends to inspect the structure and reinforce a two-block section located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel.
Both directions of SR 99 between the…MORE
28-year-old Sahar Fathi seeks open seat for State Representative in the 36th District
Wed, 03/21/12
Sahar Fathi, legislative aid to Councilmember Mike O'Brien, has declared she will seek the open seat for State Representative in the 36th Legislative District.
“I am running to be the next State Representative in the 36th District because…MORE
Learn more about Seattle Greenways at Thursday’s city-wide meet-up
Wed, 03/21/12
Seattle Department of Transportation’s Peter Hahn and Dongho Chang will attend Seattle Greenways’ city-wide meet-up on Thursday to answer questions regarding greenways and further a discussion on safe, multi-use streets.
Neighborhood…MORE
Ballard 10th grader accepted to university
Wed, 03/21/12
Ballardite Courtney Adams is heading to college and she's not even halfway finished with high school yet. The 16-year-old University Preparatory Academy student has secured a place at Bard College at Simon’s Rock for this coming fall thanks to…MORE
Ballardite Noel Frame joins the race for 36th District State Representative
Wed, 03/21/12
Another Ballard woman has announced her candidacy for Representative Mary Lou Dickerson's vacated seat. Washington State Director of Progressive Majority Noel Frame announced her candidacy on Tuesday, March 20, promising to champion public…MORE
A blessing before fleet returns to unpredictable waters
Mon, 03/19/12
By Christy Wolyniak, Contributor
On Sunday afternoon, the fishing community gathered at the Fisherman's Terminal for the 84th Annual Blessing of the Fleet. All came to pray for safety for the fishermen approaching their upcoming season and…MORE
Rescheduled Ballard Bridge closures to start tonight
Mon, 03/19/12
After some weather-related delays, the contractor for the Ballard Bascule Bridge Painting project plans to begin closing a single southbound lane of traffic tonight. The closures will take place on weekdays, continuing into April.
The…MORE
