The Sound Transit Board of Directors adopted their 2012 budget on Thursday, Dec 15, which includes $2 million for the study of a high-capacity Ballard-to-Downtown streetcar line.
Seattle's elected leaders welcomed the Sound Transit board'…MORE
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Applications now available for Youth Arts funding
Fri, 12/16/11
The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting project applications for its Youth Arts program. The program supports arts training opportunities for Seattle’s middle and high school youth outside of school hours in a variety of…MORE
Liquor Board's 'emergency rules' put craft distilleries in a tight spot
Thu, 12/15/11
Just months after Ballardite Mhairi Voelsgen launched her company, BroVo Spirits, she has run into a major hurdle - the ratification of Initiative 1183.
The new law privatizing liquor sales could drive craft distilleries out of business…MORE
Sen Kohl-Welles introduces legislation requiring higher ed employees to report suspected child abuse
Wed, 12/14/11
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, has introduced legislation requiring higher education employees to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Washington state.
“After hearing of the recent Penn State University abuse scandal and…MORE
Beaver Gymnastics finishes second; Coach prepares the girls to come back strong in the new year
Wed, 12/14/11
The Beaver Gymnastics team hosted Bothell, Skyline and Bellingham last night for a home meet. The young Ballard team placed second and coach Stephanie Gundel said the team did well.
"Overall, last night went well. One of our top girls had…MORE
SDOT seeks feedback regarding the protection and preservation of street trees
Wed, 12/14/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation is seeking community feedback regarding protecting and preserving street trees.
A street tree is defined as any tree growing in a city right-of-way, whether it is improved or unimproved. In 2007…MORE
Sewer overflow, and homeless in Ballard to be discussed at the Ballard District Council tonight
Wed, 12/14/11
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include Combined Sewer Overflow, homeless in Ballard with Council Member Mike O'Brien.
As usual, the meeting will take…MORE
Young power couple ventures into Ballard
Tue, 12/13/11
Named among Seattle's Most Influential People of 2011 by Seattle Magazine, Chris Pardo, 32, and fiancée Laura Olson, 28, are working on building their own business empire. They opened three new Seattle restaurants and bars in 2010 and another…MORE
Northwest Boychoir to perform in Ballard on Sunday
Mon, 12/12/11
This year, Northwest Boychoir celebrates 33-years of holiday concerts with "Festival of Lessons & Carols", a holiday concert series that showcases the 90-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle.
…MORE
Thaiku and Fu Kun Wu to close on December 23 due to property dispute
Mon, 12/12/11
Ballard Avenue's beloved Thaiku and its bar Fu Kun Wu will be closing after ten years due to ongoing dispute with the property owner causing the establishment to be displaced. Thaiku and Fu Kun Wu’s last full day of operation is Friday, December…MORE
