A funeral may not be the source of inspiration for most people but for Ballardite Mhairi Voelsgen, that's exactly where she got the idea to start her own company.
"I went to my uncle's funeral in Scotland in February of 2010. The Scottish…MORE
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Homeless advocates speak up against City's draft Encampment Ordinance
Tue, 09/27/11
Homeless advocates of SHARE and Wheel, two self-organized, democratic, grassroots organizations of homeless and formally homeless individuals, are speaking up against the City of Seattle's new draft Encampment Ordinance, which they say could…MORE
Ballard NW Senior Center hosts a night of wine, chocolate and art
Tue, 09/27/11
On Thursday, September 29, the Ballard NW Senior Center is hosting a night of Wine, Chocolate, & Art.
"Starting at 5:30 p.m. participants will be able to taste delicious wines, sample many different chocolates and hors d'oeuvres, view…MORE
McGinn presents his proposed 2012 budget
Mon, 09/26/11
Mayor Mike McGinn today presented his Proposed 2012 budget with the goals of preserving direct services, transforming how the city does business and investing in infrastructure and the future.
According to the Mayor's Office, the mayor’s…MORE
Slideshow: Moving Planet Seattle
Mon, 09/26/11
On Saturday September 24, people all around the world joined together for 350.org's Moving Planet, a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.
In Seattle, 350 Washington State, Sierra Club, Cascade Bicycle Club, Climate…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Cyclists ride for a safer Seattle
Sat, 09/24/11
Dozens of cyclists, devastated by the number of people killed while biking in Seattle, came together on Saturday, September 24, to honor the fallen with a bike ride.
"Perched on bike saddles all around the city, residents of Seattle are…MORE
Ducks captain found dead underneath his boat, remembered as a guy who celebrated life to the fullest
Fri, 09/23/11
On the evening of Sunday, September 18, Ballardite Anthony 'Tony' Nunes went missing. He didn't answer his cell phone and he was a no show at work the following morning.
"That was not like him. He loved his work," said his mother Marilyn…MORE
Twin brothers reopen Bad Albert's
Fri, 09/23/11
In October, Ballard's beloved Bad Albert's Tap & Grill will reopen under the ownership of twin brothers Shawn and Cory Rockey.
In June, Steve Katsandres announced that due to personal health issues and financial hard times he would be…MORE
Obama's visit, Fremont Octoberfest, football, and road closures - weekend traffic could be challenging
Thu, 09/22/11
The coming weekend of Friday, September 23, through Sunday, September 25, is packed with fall activities, special events, and weekend road closures.
There will be construction impacting many areas, particularly I- 405 which will be closed…MORE
Locals, activist groups and government officials to celebrate the resurrection of the Aurora Bridge Safety Fence
Thu, 09/22/11
The Fremont "Bridge" community will be coming together this weekend to celebrate a small victory in the area of suicide prevention and mental health illness.
Five years ago, a Ballard High school student walked to the edge of the Aurora…MORE
