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
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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
Local women break into the liquor industry with lady-made liqueurs
Tue, 09/27/11
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
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
