Bernie Matsuno, acting Director of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, visited the Ballard District Council on Wednesday, June 13 to talk about the diminishing city resources and the future of her post and the Department of Neighborhoods.
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Elephant activists take their message to the air
Fri, 07/15/11
On Friday, July 15, the Friends of the Woodland Park Zoo Elephants took their protest to the air. Towing a banner with the message "Zoo elephants suffer", an airplane flew over Woodland Park Zoo and the surrounding neighborhoods.
"When…MORE
Slideshow: Harry Potter fans come out for a magical evening at Majestic Bay Theatre
Fri, 07/15/11
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On Thursday, July 14, 250 Harry Potter fans stood in line at the Majestic Bay Theatre to watch the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, some were waiting since 1 p.m.
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National Zoo Keeper Week
Thu, 07/14/11
In recognition of zookeepers, aquarists and animal care professionals in our national zoos and aquariums, National Zoo Keeper Week is held July 17th through the 24th.
There are approximately 6,000 animal care professionals in the United…MORE
Fred Meyer files Land Use application to expand Greenwood store, demolish Greenwood Market UPDATE
Thu, 07/14/11
UPDATE:
In July, Fred Meyer filed a Land Use Application wishing to expand the existing Greenwood Fred Meyer store by 55,305 sq. ft. and demolish the Greenwood Market.
A public meeting to review this application will be held on…MORE
Ballard High graduate receives Eagle Scout award
Thu, 07/14/11
Ballard High School graduate, Thomas Ryan, has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.
Tom is a member of Boy Scout Troop 100 in Ballard. Troop 100 holds an annual Christmas Tree Sale, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on NW 15th Avenue, and…MORE
SPD offers a new protocol for trespass complaints
Thu, 07/14/11
The Seattle Police Department has changed the way they deal with trespass complaints.
Intended to assist property owners in addressing crime occurring on their property, the new program will empower the property owner to give admonish…MORE
USA takes on Les Blues in the Fifa Women's World Cup semi-finals tomorrow morning, watch it with other fans at local bars
Tue, 07/12/11
On July 13 at 9:30 a.m. the USA women's soccer team is taking on France in the semi-finals.
The quarter-final against Brazil was a thriller filled with unjust calls, a red card, a last minute goal, and penalty kicks.
The semi-final…MORE
Low-flying helicopter gathering radiological readings, will make daily flights through July 28
Tue, 07/12/11
Starting July 11, a low-flying helicopter will measure background readiation levels around Puget Sound, making daily flights between through July 28.
Lessons from the nuclear incidents in Fukushima, Japan show the value of a project to…MORE
Ballardites get smart about rain
Tue, 07/12/11
By Christy Wolyniak, Intern Saving money brings with it a new sound for a handful of Ballard residents who decided to capture rain instead of let it run all over them and leave them in puddles.
Seattle Public Utilities’ RainWise program…MORE
