The 2011 Nordic Fashion Biennale, a six-week-long exhibition celebrating design, fashion and innovation, will kick-off on September 30 with the two-day NFB 2011 Fashion Summit featuring top international designers and artists. The summit is…MORE
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Golden Gardens Playground dedication brought pirates and music
Tue, 08/30/11
By Christy Wolyniak, Intern
After two years of planning and preparation, Golden Gardens has a brand new playground to liven up its beachfront.
What used to be green space is now a full playground complete with a large pirate…MORE
Fitness 19 to open at the end of September in Ballard
Tue, 08/30/11
Ballard's newest fitness club will open around September 20, said construction superintendent Larry Eneix.
Built by Pennon Construction, Fitness 19 will occupy 8200 square feet at 5680 24th Ave N.W., across from the QFC.
The club…MORE
Mark your calendar - Nine-day closure of the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct begins Oct. 21
Tue, 08/30/11
A nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will mark the beginning of the end for Seattle’s double-deck highway.
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)…MORE
Ballard's Fred Meyer installs two charging stations for electric vehicles
Mon, 08/29/11
Back in February, we reported that charging stations for electric vehicles would soon be coming to Ballard and as of last week, they are here. Fred Meyer is the first company in Ballard to have installed two public charging stations.
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Message to the community from Police Chief John Diaz
Mon, 08/29/11
This has been a difficult year for the men and women of our department and the Seattle community. As the anniversary of the death of John T. Williams approaches, I wanted to communicate directly to those we serve what the Seattle Police…MORE
Weekend events: Gamer expo, Seattle Marathon 10k, Northwest Lovefest and more
Fri, 08/26/11
As the last weekend of August rolls around, there’s still no let up in events drawing huge crowds. Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for the three-day PAX Expo gamer convention, the two-day Northwest Lovefest world music…MORE
Tully's on 22nd and Market is closing UPDATE
Fri, 08/26/11
Tully's Coffee on the corner of 22nd Avenue N.W. and N.W Market Street is closing.
After 15 years, the beloved coffee shop is closing on September 18.
"It's a bummer for us but that's just how it goes in business sometimes," said…MORE
Slideshow: Sounders share an intimate evening with fans at Ballard's Market Arms; help raise funds for America SCORES
Fri, 08/26/11
America SCORES hosted an intimate meet and greet event with Seattle Sounders' players Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani, Coach Stigi Schmid and Manager Adrian Hanauer at Ballard's Market Arms on Thursday, August 25.
"This is good visibility for…MORE
Sutter Home & Hearth celebrates opening of new location with community BBQ, fundraiser and Kasey Keller
Fri, 08/26/11
While his teammates were meeting fans at Market Arms Pub, Sounders goalie Kasey Keller was signing autographs at the Sutter Home & Hearth's grand opening and community barbecue.
At the beginning of this month, Sutter Home & Hearth…MORE
