Like falling leaves and high school football, the annual bicycle and pedestrian count is a regular autumn event. Volunteers are needed in late September in cities across the state to create a snapshot of the number of people in Washington who…MORE
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The Counter celebrates Congress debt agreement with Free Fries Fry-day on August 19
Wed, 08/17/11
On Friday, The Counter Custom Built Burgers in Ballard will be offering free fries to guests as a follow up on their promise to host a Free Fries Day if Congress would agree to a debt ceiling solution before the August 2nd deadline.
At…MORE
Mayor McGinn to speak to the 36th District Democrats about the voters' overwhelming approval of the tunnel tonight
Wed, 08/17/11
Mayor McGinn will make some of his first public comments about the overwhelming Referendum 1 victory at the 36th District Democrats' meeting tonight.
The Mayor will address the membership and engage in a question and answer session.
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Early results show voters approve ref 1 and prop 1; Jean Godden and Sally Clark lead
Tue, 08/16/11
Primary election results as of 8:09 p.m. August 16:
Council Position No. 1
Michael Taylor-Judd 13.59% Maurice Classen 16.41% Jean Godden 45.59% Bobby Forch 23.76% Write-in 0.65%
Council Position No. 9
Fathi Karshie 5.…MORE
New frozen yogurt shop to self-serve Fremont, Ballard, and Wallingford residents
Tue, 08/16/11
Cool Whirled held it's official opening on Friday, August 12, and it has already gained a steady following of customers who repeatedly come back for that soft-serve frozen yogurt deliciousness, said owner Mark Hausman.
Cool Whirled is a…MORE
Ballard Siphon replacement mobilizes
Tue, 08/16/11
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division announced that construction for the installation of a new 84-inch siphon pipe under Salmon Bay will start this month. The new pipe will run between Seattle’s Ballard and Interbay areas to reduce the…MORE
How far can you haul your wife? Find out at the Finland Summer Festival
Tue, 08/16/11
By Lauren DiRe, Intern
Food, music and games – including a cell-phone toss and a wife-carrying competition – highlight the Finland Summer Festival happening Saturday, Aug. 27 in Ballard.
The festival began in 2007 and happens every…MORE
Metro bus service saved for another two years
Tue, 08/16/11
On Monday, August 15, the County Council adopted an amended package for a two-year, $20 Congestion Reduction Charge to save Metro bus service.
“I thank all seven Councilmembers who voted tonight to preserve 600,000 hours of bus service for…MORE
McGinn cuts ribbon to mark beginning of ground work of the Greenwood Park improvements
Mon, 08/15/11
By Theresa Edwards, Intern.
On Sunday, August 14, Mayor Mike McGinn cut a yellow ribbon to officially mark the beginning of the 'in ground' construction of Greenwood Park's new community garden on 87th Street between Fremont and Evanston…MORE
ELECTION DAY: ballots for primary and special elections are due by 8 p.m.
Mon, 08/15/11
All ballots for the primary and special elections most be returned today.
Ballots can be returned by mail or simply be dropped off in one of the drop boxes around town.
By mail, ballots must have a first class postage and be…MORE
