The Ballard Senior Center is facing a loss in funding after United Way of King County changed their focus from supporting senior services and the disabled to the education of young children and homelessness prevention.
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Seattle Police warn about holiday season thefts
Mon, 12/07/15
We feel we have an unacceptable number of reported Car Prowl incidents for our Precinct. The level of Car Prowls, Auto Accessory Thefts and theft of license plates for the Southwest Precinct shows a 14% increase compared to this time last year…MORE
King County Democrats choose nominees to succeed Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Reuven Carlyle in 36th District
Wed, 12/02/15
In anticipation of 36th District State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles' resignation from the Legislature to serve on the King County Council, the King County Democrats tonight selected State Representative Reuven Carlyle, Belltown community organizer…MORE
Neighborhood association charges city to withdraw Interbay encampment
Mon, 11/30/15
The Interbay Neighborhood Association has asked the City to withdraw its permit for the transitional homeless encampment in Interbay, stating that the site is contaminated and that the city has not done its due diligence in making sure it’s safe…MORE
Film sheds light on years of controversy with Port and Fishermen at Fishermen’s Terminal
Mon, 11/30/15
West Seattle filmmaker and Antioch University instructor, B. J. Bullert (Ph.D), has made a second film that examines “the news” created during a period when the Port of Seattle was being scrutinized by the media and fishermen for their management…MORE
Reports circulate of a neo-Nazi 'Martyr Day' rally in Ballard
Mon, 11/30/15
Last week there were reports from concerned citizens that a white power rally was planned to take place in Ballard on Dec. 6.
On a white supremacy forum (www.stormfront.org) there was a post that stated there would be a large party in…MORE
Financial Focus: Check Out This Year-end Financial Checklist
Mon, 11/30/15
By Sarah Cecil column
As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that certainly includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, you…MORE
Two Ballard organizations awarded Small and Simple Grants
Tue, 11/24/15
Last week Mayor Ed Murray announced that 24 community groups will receive matching funds to support neighborhood-initiated projects and among them are two Ballard organizations: Friends of Ballard Avenue and Ballard Civic Orchestra.
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Nickelsville permit issued, encampment constructed over the weekend
Mon, 11/23/15
The permit for the Nickelsville encampment (2826 NW Market St.) was issued last Thursday and organizers wasted no time in setting up the camp.
Nickelsville and the Low Income Housing Institute hosted a moving-in work and welcome party last…MORE
Woman found under Ballard Bridge was lifelong Ballardite
Mon, 11/23/15
Details about the woman found deceased under the Ballard Bridge have come to light, although the cause of her death is still under investigation.
Seattle Police Department and King County Medical Examiner are still investigating the death…MORE
