Congressman Jim McDermott is hosting a "Coffee with your Congressman" event in the Ballard this weekend.
Taking place at Cupcake Royale/Verite Coffee, McDermott invites Ballardites to join him for a cup of coffee and to exchange thoughts…MORE
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Newly opened Highliner Pub & Grill to serve the freshest catch of fish in town
Wed, 10/26/11
The Highliner Pub & Grill opened its doors last Friday and has been seeing a steady stream of customers since.
Previously known as the Highliner Tavern, the business acquired new ownership over the summer with a new coat of paint,…MORE
Ballard's Tom Nissley to compete for a quarter of a million dollars in Jeopardy's Tournament of Champions
Wed, 10/26/11
Jeopardy! is reuniting 15 of its recent champions for a head-to-head competition for a chance to win a quarter million dollars. One of these champions is Ballard's Tom Nissley, who became the third-highest winning Jeopardy player ever last…MORE
Commuters continue to face gridlock during Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition
Wed, 10/26/11
Only a handful of days of demolition are left on the southern mile of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct before the road reopens, and traffic continues to be heavy for morning and afternoon commuters as they seek alternate routes around the…MORE
Metro publishes initial proposal for the September 2012 service change
Wed, 10/26/11
On Monday, Oct 24, King County Metro published the initial proposal for the September 2012 service change, which includes the implementation of the RapidRide C and D lines.
Leading up to the September 2012 introduction of the RapidRide,…MORE
Councilmember O'Brien calls for $25,000 for the Ballard Safe Parking Pilot Project
Wed, 10/26/11
Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien is joining State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson in a quest to find a permanent space for people living in their cars in Ballard.
O'Brien is asking for $25,000 out of the 2012 city budget to create car camps…MORE
Seattle Kindie band up for a Grammy
Wed, 10/26/11
Last week, a Seattle group of critically-acclaimed, nationally recognized, and locally beloved independent children’s music artists learned that they are one of 122 children’s albums to be selected and placed on the ballot for possible nomination…MORE
Greenwood Arson closure: Seattle siblings receive $18,500 for arson tip
Tue, 10/25/11
On Monday, Oct 24, two years after the Greenwood arson, Seattlite Carol Iverson was presented with a $18,500 check for giving authorities information that lead to the arrest and conviction of the Greenwood Arsonist.
Between June 19 and…MORE
Woodland Park Zoo receives $1 million toward new, naturalistic tiger exhibit from The Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences
Tue, 10/25/11
Woodland Park Zoo has received a $1 million gift from The Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences toward the creation of an all new, naturalistic tiger and Asian bear exhibit complex at the zoo.
The $1 million was issued as a…MORE
Paseo makes Zagat's Top 5 of best restaurants in Seattle
Tue, 10/25/11
Today, Zagat released its 2012 America’s Top Restaurants Survey, covering 1,578 of the nation’s top restaurants across 45 major markets. The new guide incorporates the votes of over 156,000 food lovers who dined out an estimated 25 million times…MORE
