The eighth annual Sustainable Ballard Festival will take place September 25 at the Ballard Commons Park and they need some great volunteers to make everything run smoothly.
The Sustainable Ballard Festival is a community fair and the…MORE
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Funding available for Seattle neighborhood & community arts events
Fri, 09/02/11
Festivals and events color the character of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Community groups presenting a neighborhood arts or cultural event in 2012 can apply for funding through the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’ Neighborhood & Community…MORE
20th Avenue NW: before and after
Fri, 09/02/11
On their blog, the Seattle Department of Transportation highlights the recently finished changes to 20th Avenue NW.
This summer, SDOT added bike lanes on either side of the road to help both bicycles and cars.
"The recent changes…MORE
George Stimac 1930-2011
Fri, 09/02/11
George John Stimac beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on August 30th, 2011.
He was born in Ronald, Washington on April 22, 1930. He graduated from Cle Elum high school in 1948 with a track…MORE
Ballard Elks' 8th annual Car Show to take place this Labor Day Monday
Fri, 09/02/11
Ballard Elks Lodge's eighth annual Car Show will take place on this Labor Day Monday.
The best car wins a trophy and everyone gets to have fun.
With lots of car, a BBQ and Beer Garden, warm weather and the beach, there will be…MORE
Bumbershoot, games, and travelers: motorist should expect delays
Fri, 09/02/11
The coming three-day Labor Day weekend should be a good one with warm sunny weather and some of the city’s most popular annual events taking place. The Seattle Seahawks will kick off the weekend Friday night with 60,000 football fans cheering…MORE
Mayor McGinn to write column exclusively for the Ballard News-Tribune and West Seattle Herald
Thu, 09/01/11
Starting mid-September, Mayor Mike McGinn will write a weekly column for the Ballard News-Tribune and our sister paper, The West Seattle Herald.
This column will be exclusive to our newspapers and websites and will cover anything going on…MORE
Metro youth fare increases
Wed, 08/31/11
Starting September 1, Metro youth fare will increase by $0.50 for all zones and all times.
Youth fare covers children ages 6 to 18 and will now cost $1.25. Children under the age 5 and younger continue to ride free.
In June, the…MORE
Mayor McGinn sends job creation package to City Council
Tue, 08/30/11
Yesterday, Mayor Mike McGinn transmitted to the City Council a legislative package to reduce regulatory burdens that hinder job creation.
The package was developed by a panel of developers, neighborhood activists, design professionals,…MORE
New road paint in Fremont
Tue, 08/30/11
There has been quite some road work going on in Fremont lately and the months of detours, construction noises, and delays sure have paid off for cyclists on 34th Street headed towards Fremont Avenue or one of the many businesses along the ship…MORE
