Nearly 11 hours following Amanda Knox's impassioned plea for freedom, which she gave in front of the courtroom, the same courtroom that convicted her of murdering Meredith Kercher nearly two years ago, she was freed. She could now return to her…MORE
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Ballard author makes publishing debut with a young adult novel about a futuristic civil war
Mon, 10/03/11
By Theresa Edwards, Intern
Ballard author Jeffrey David Payne made his publishing debut in mid-September with a novel titled "Far From the War".
Aimed at young adults, the book chronicles the adventures of a teenage girl who finds…MORE
Weekend activities feature football, food, and more food
Fri, 09/30/11
Friday, September 30, a throng of at least a thousand new and returning University of Washington students are expected at the annual “welcome back” sidewalk celebration on University Way called “Up Your Ave” which features food and fun. The…MORE
’51 State Champs to be honored at homecoming
Fri, 09/30/11
By Chris Foster, Intern
During Ballard High School's homecoming next week, the Ballard athletics booster club will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 1951 football team, who went 8 and 0 en route to winning the state championship…MORE
Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks nominations for annual volunteer service awards
Fri, 09/30/11
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor volunteer service to the city’s parks system. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 18, 2011.
The Denny Awards acknowledge and honor the crucial role…MORE
Mayor's Road Safety Summit to be held in October UPDATE
Thu, 09/29/11
Update:
The Mayor's Office announced that the Mayor's Road Safety Summit's first meeting will be held on October 24. The mayor and Seattle City Councilmembers will meet with agencies, community members, partners and other leaders to…MORE
Public invited to comment on the proposed seven-story structure slated for 2428 NW Market St
Thu, 09/29/11
The seven-story structure proposed for the former Archie McPhee site on 2428 NW Market Street is up for discussion at the upcoming Design Review Board meeting and the public is invited to come and speak up.
The proposal by owners AMLI…MORE
Swedish Cultural Center to celebrate Leif Erikson Day with Viking Boats
Thu, 09/29/11
October 9th is Leif Erikson Day, a day Scandinavians mark as Leif’s historic landing as the first recorded European to set foot on North American shores.
The Swedish Cultural Center is celebrating a few days early to match up a several…MORE
REMINDER: SPD, Seattle Parks and Rec, and Department of Neighborhoods to host Community Crime Prevention meeting
Thu, 09/29/11
Seattle Police Department, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are coming together to host a Community Crime Prevention meeting to discuss public safety in the Ballard neighborhood.
Representatives from…MORE
Identity Theft 101 from King County Prosecuting Attorney
Wed, 09/28/11
By Ty Swenson
King County Prosecuting Attorney Angela Kaake makes her living going after criminals engaged in identity theft and financial fraud, and she shared her years of experience with the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council last…MORE
