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You still have an opportunity tonight, the second of a two-night run, to experience Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society's spring cabaret at Crown Hill Center.
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Two new exhibitions open at the Nordic Heritage Museum
Thu, 03/08/12
Crafts are in the spotlight at the Nordic Heritage Museum as two new exhibitions open celebrating weaving and Nordic-American ceramics.
Titled "Celebrating 75 Years of the Seattle Weavers’ Guild", one of the new exhibitions commemorates…MORE
Representative Mary Lou Dickerson retires after serving the 36th legislative district for 18 years
Wed, 03/07/12
Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson is currently one of Washington’s longest-serving lawmakers, having represented Seattle's 36th legislative district -- which includes Ballard, Phinney Ridge, Magnolia, and Queen Anne -- since 1994.
Just days after…MORE
Mayor McGinn presents Operation Oliver's Twist
Tue, 03/06/12
Mayor McGinn and Seattle Police Department Chief John Diaz held a press conference this afternoon detailing an undercover operation to combat property theft in Seattle.
Titled Operation Oliver's Twist, members of the Seattle Police…MORE
Early design review meetings coming up for more Ballard development projects
Tue, 03/06/12
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development will be convening two early design guidance meetings next Monday regarding two new mixed-use development projects in Ballard.
The first project is another Bill Parks development at 6401…MORE
Seattle Police Department is hiring police officers
Mon, 03/05/12
The Seattle Police Department announced that it is seeking to hire 30 to 40 entry-level police officers in 2012.
Policing is a challenging and rewarding job, with the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and the community…MORE
Patricia Ann Rhay: December 19, 1924 ~ February 13, 2012
Mon, 03/05/12
A fiercely courageous, loyal and passionate woman, Patricia Ann Rhay, left our world February 13, 2012.
Patricia Ann Smith was born December 19, 1924, in Minneapolis, MN to Thomas Edwin Smith and Lillian Adele Olsen-Smith. Her family moved…MORE
UPDATE: Bill to revive tax break for film productions signed into law
Mon, 03/05/12
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a law to revive a tax incentive program that expired last July to attract movie production to Washington state yesterday.
“We have tourists from all over the world going to the town of Forks because it was the…MORE
Ballardites concerned about economic growth, transit, and public safety
Mon, 03/05/12
This is a follow-up story to Mayor tours Ballard Avenue; business owners complain about lack of parking.
Also read: Ballard to benefit from Mayor's $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts.
Mayor Mike McGinn…MORE
BHS musicians awarded outstanding soloist awards at l Essentially Ellington jazz festival
Fri, 03/02/12
Ballard High School was one of 15 finalists at the 17th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.
It was the first time in BHS' history that the school'…MORE
