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
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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
Design Review Board meetings for two new buildings along NW 56st St
Mon, 07/11/11
The Design Review Board convenes today regarding two separate building proposals along NW 56th Street.
Starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Whittier Elementary School library, the board will hold an early design guidance meeting regarding 2034 NW…MORE
Ballard Organics to close its doors
Mon, 07/11/11
Ballard Organics will be closing doors at the end of this week, owner Ben Busby-Collins announced.
Despite their fundraising efforts earlier this year, and the downsizing of the company, Ballard Organics cannot survive.
At the start…MORE
SLIDESHOW: 37th Annual Ballard SeafoodFest
Mon, 07/11/11
It was a sunny fun- and food-filled weekend in downtown Ballard as thousands converged on Ballard for some delicious seafood and live entertainment.
Some of the highlights included the Lutefisk Eating Contest, Stan Boreson and other…MORE
