Parents can register their children for school and get information on a variety of Seattle-area resources for families when the Community Resources on Wheels bus visits nine neighborhood locations during the month of July.
The bus will…MORE
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City provides options to scofflaws living in their vehicles
Tue, 07/05/11
In response to the concerns about what will happen to the homeless community who live in their cars when the scofflaw enforcements go into effect today, the mayor's office wanted to make it known that they've been working hard to find options for…MORE
Red, White & Zoo
Fri, 07/01/11
Meerkats, grizzlies, orangutans, hippos, and even sow bugs will be treated this Fourth of July to a picnic featuring a menu of star-shaped popsicles, watermelons, corn on the cob and other picnic fare.
Presented by Zookeeper and Columbia…MORE
SLIDESHOW- Post Zombie Walk update: An outbreak of zombies has been reported in Fremont
Fri, 07/01/11
By: Christy Wolyniak
Brain-hungry and merciless, Seattle was determined to beat the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of zombies, previously held by New Jersey in 2010 counting 4,093 undead. Seattle zombies exploded in…MORE
Part of Burke-Gilman Trail closed for repair
Thu, 06/30/11
Tomorrow, July 1, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the Ballard Terminal Railroad will work on a section of the Burke Gilman Trail located between NW 40th and NW 41st streets. The trail will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in…MORE
Scofflaw enforcements will hit hard for Ballard's homeless living in their cars
Thu, 06/30/11
Beginning July 5, 2011, vehicles in scofflaw status – those with four or more overdue, unpaid parking tickets – will get the boot.
The city is cracking down hard on those motorists who scoff at parking tickets as the city says $26 million…MORE
"Valley One" taggers arrested after over 50 businesses were vandalized
Thu, 06/30/11
Community police officer Scott McGlashan informed the Ballard News-Tribune that two men behind the "Valley One" graffiti marks on over 50 Ballard businesses have been taken into custody.
On Tuesday, June 28, Seattle police counted 37…MORE
Happening nearby: Police warns swimmers on Green Lake
Thu, 06/30/11
In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 30, Community Police Officers Scott McGlashan and Travis Testerman were out in a boat on Green Lake warning swimmers to stay out of the middle of the lake.
"We're not ticketing, just trying to…MORE
Women in Black stand with Ballard's homeless community
Wed, 06/29/11
On Wednesday, June 29, WHEEL and the Church of Mary Magdalene stood in silent vigil on Bergen Place in recognition of the three homeless men that died in Ballard this spring and the additional 22 similar deaths that have occurred in Ballard in…MORE
SDOT's Walk Bike Ride Challenge is back to get you moving this summer
Wed, 06/29/11
SDOT wants to get Seattlites to replace car trips with biking, transit, or trips by foot.
"Almost half of the trips Americans make are within two miles—a walkable, bikeable distance. Shifting to active transportation helps people get in…MORE
