By Christy Wolyniak, Intern Abundant Productions is in the process of producing a Seattle-based movie so chilling and magical, even the trailer carries with it a sort of haunting which leaves viewers’ mouths gaping and wanting more.
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Hitachi Zosen chosen to build SR 99 tunnel boring machine
Mon, 07/18/11
Seattle Tunnel Partners, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) design-build contractor for the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel, has selected Hitachi Zosen Corporation to supply the machine that will construct the tunnel. Hitachi…MORE
Neighborhood Matching Fund to focus on emergency preparedness for fall cycle
Mon, 07/18/11
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods announced that its next cycle of the Small and Simple Projects Fund will have a single focus on emergency preparedness.
This fall, Department of Neighborhoods is partnering with the Office of…MORE
New Department of Neighborhoods head talks budget cuts and possible department consolidation
Fri, 07/15/11
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
