The City of Seattle will be updating the Climate Action Plan in 2012 and is seeking community input.
The Office of Sustainability & Environment is asking for feedback on how Seattle can achieve a low-carbon future. Visit this link for…MORE
Ballard - News
Reminder: Plastic bag ban goes into effect
Mon, 12/19/11
Starting July 1st, shoppers will no longer be asked 'paper or plastic' when checking out at a Seattle retail store.
In December of last year Seattle City council approved a plastic bag ordinance, Council Bill 117345, intended to help clean…MORE
Green Holiday Recycling Tips
Mon, 12/19/11
Many Seattle residents wonder how they can fit all their wrapping paper, boxes, bottles and other recyclables into their cart during the holiday season.
As a reminder, Seattle residents can always recycle as much as they want at no extra…MORE
PNA launches program to help seniors remain in their homes as they age
Mon, 12/19/11
The Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) will launch its latest community program - the PNA Village - in January of 2012. This membership program is designed to help people remain in their homes and neighborhoods while staying active and…MORE
Overnight fire ruled accidental
Sat, 12/17/11
Seattle Fire Department reports that an overnight fire that damaged two homes in the block of 43th and 5th Avenue NW was determined accidental.
Seattle Fire investigators discovered that the fire started when combustibles piled too close…MORE
Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield to step down in June
Fri, 12/16/11
Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield announced today that she won't seek nor accept the permanent position of superintendent when her contract ends in June.
"This was not an easy decision for me to make given my commitment to Seattle and to…MORE
Progress on Ballard rail: Sound Transit approves $2 million for Ballard street car study
Fri, 12/16/11
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
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
