A Seattle family has settled a lawsuit for $1.5 million in the wrongful death of a 39-year-old cyclist killed while commuting to work in Ballard.
Kevin Black, a molecular research scientist at the University of Washington and father of two…MORE
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Save the date for some of the summer's biggest events
Tue, 05/31/11
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce announced the dates for some of the summer's biggest Ballard events.
On July 9 and 10, Ballard will host its 37th Annual Ballard Seafoodfest and a Sidewalk Sale will follow later in the month on July 28…MORE
Shilshole to host Open Boat Weekend, Swap Meet this weekend
Mon, 05/30/11
By Jessica Johansson, UW News Lab student
With summer approaching, what better way to kick off the season than with the annual Open Boat Weekend and Swap Meet at the Shilshole Bay Marina? Whether you’re a boat lover or not, this event will…MORE
Judge dismisses lawsuit against the Woodland Park Zoo regarding ill treatment of elephants, cites technicality
Mon, 05/30/11
On Friday, dismissed by King County Superior Court Judge Michael Heavey dismissed a lawsuit filed by local animal activists against the City of Seattle and Woodland Zoo, citing a technicality.
Both sides had 10-minutes to make their…MORE
Students with innovative ideas take home money prizes for Ballard High School and themselves
Fri, 05/27/11
Students from the Ballard High School Biotech Academy joined hundreds of high school students from around the state at Washington State University's Pullman campus last week to compete in the “Imagine Tomorrow” competition.
The annual…MORE
The Seattle Channel looking for questions for City Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw and Tim Burgess
Fri, 05/27/11
What’s your question for Seattle City Councilmembers? What will the Council do if voters reject Referendum Number One that relates to the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bore tunnel? Are Councilmembers in favor of a new law…MORE
18th annual Ballard Criterium promises good competition, entertainment and plenty of action
Thu, 05/26/11
On Saturday, June 4, Ballard will host the 18th annual Second Ascent Twilight Criterium, one of Seattle’s classic bike races. Commonly known as "The Ballard Crit", the race is a favorite among both racers and spectators, and promises plenty of…MORE
Local weight loss clinic donates 600 pounds to Ballard Food Bank
Thu, 05/26/11
Queen Anne Medical Weight Loss presented the Ballard Food Bank with a donation of 600 pounds of food on the morning of May 26 in honor of the first 600 pounds lost by clinic's clients.
The idea came from one of the clinic's patients who…MORE
Watch It Now: SPD Bike Cops
Thu, 05/26/11
A big part of the City of Seattle’s police department is community policing: it helps cops get to know their beats and neighborhoods. And the officers at the SPD are leaders when it comes to a type of particular type of community policing – the…MORE
Bertha Davis, February 15, 1914 – May 20, 2011
Wed, 05/25/11
I cannot presume to write an obituary for my friend Bertha Davis who died last Friday at the age of 97. Her three daughters are working on that hard task -- probably overwhelmed by all that could be included in detailing the life of a woman who…MORE
