Four babies were born at Swedish's Ballard Family Childbirth Center on February 29.
These four children won't see another birthday until the next Leap Day on February 29, 2016.
The Leap Day babies are among 145 infants born at the…MORE
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Long-term lane closure coming to southbound SR 99/Aurora Avenue North; congestion expected
Thu, 03/01/12
Drivers will face increased congestion for the next six weeks on southbound State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North approaching downtown Seattle. Anticipated backups begin March 6 when crews building the SR 99 tunnel narrow southbound Aurora from…MORE
Morning house fire leads to $145,000 in damage
Wed, 02/29/12
Seattle Fire Investigators determined that the Greenwood home that caught fire this morning suffered $145,000 in damage.
Shortly after 9 a.m., multiple fire trucks were dispatched to the 401 NW 95th Street where 10 to 20-foot flames were…MORE
Mayor tours Ballard Avenue; business owners complain about lack of parking
Wed, 02/29/12
Mayor Mike McGinn visited Ballard on Tuesday, February 28th, to visit some of the local businesses and hear from the owners before attending a public Town Hall meeting at The Ballard Landmark.
"I like getting out into the community. I…MORE
Ballard to benefit from Mayor's $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts
Wed, 02/29/12
As part of the Seattle Jobs Plan, Mayor Mike McGinn announced a $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts on Tuesday, February 28, part of which will benefit the forming of a Ballard Business Improvement Area.
"Our…MORE
Happy Leap Day!
Wed, 02/29/12
Happy Leap Day! You were given one extra day this year, so carpe diem!
Here are some fun facts about Leap Day.
- February 29th happens only every four years:
A leap day was added to the calendar to account for the added time…MORE
Ballard's Biggest Loser competition happening now at Edge Personal Training
Tue, 02/28/12
By Breanna Lai, UW News Lab
Dozens of Ballardites are stepping up to challenge their bodies and way of life by participating in the third annual Ballard Fitness Fest hosted by Edge Personal Training.
The competition kicked off on…MORE
An original August Werner painting up for auction at the annual Fishcake & Meatball Dinner this weekend
Tue, 02/28/12
The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle is holding their annual Fishcake & Meatball Dinner this Sunday, March 4, at the Leif Erikson Lodge.
This annual fundraiser benefits the Norwegian Ladies Chorus' Music Scholarship Fund, which over…MORE
Community leaders respond to increase in violent crimes
Mon, 02/27/12
Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Bruce Harrell were joined by community leaders and the Seattle Police Department to respond to recent incidents of violent crime in Seattle. The mayor detailed the recent launch of new violence prevention…MORE
On the BLOG: Full-beards to mysterious staches, facial hair supports local charity
Mon, 02/27/12
From the BLOG:
By Christy Wolyniak, Contributor
Bearded folk in Seattle found a new purpose for their facial hair this past weekend. Barefaced individuals were welcome, though they were handed a stick-on stache upon entry to Blue C…MORE
