Team Elsie Piddock took first place in the first ever Race to Alaska last Friday afternoon (June12) and won the $10,000 prize by sweeping the race.
The team, made up of Al Hughes, Graeme Esarey and Matt Steverson, finished the race from…MORE
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Road closures for pedestrian safety improvements at Third Avenue NW and NW 56th Street
Fri, 06/12/15
Safety improvements are coming to the intersection of Third Avenue Northwest, Northwest 56th Street and Northwest 55th Place. Construction will start on June 15th and will require two temporary closures of Northwest 56th Street and Northwest 55th…MORE
Academy nominates 18 Ballard High School filmmakers for Emmy awards, five films awarded
Wed, 06/10/15
The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) nominated 18 Ballard High School film students for High School Awards of Excellence. By the end of the ceremony, five awards were presented to Ballard High…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Eating eggs can be healthy
Tue, 06/09/15
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD Nutrition and fitness manager, Northwest Kidney Centers
Eggs have gotten a bad reputation in the last 20 years. But based on newer research, the American Heart Association now is happy if you have three or four eggs…MORE
Man with machete rampages in Ballard, hacks two people
Tue, 06/09/15
Seattle Police are on the look out for a man who attacked three people and assaulted another two with a machete in Ballard on May 29.
Police were dispatched to NW Leary Avenue and 15th Avenue NW and found three people picking up…MORE
New Chief Executive and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Swedish Ballard
Tue, 06/09/15
Swedish announced today that Brian Livingston, M.D., MBA, FACEP, current Vice President of Medical Affairs for Swedish First Hill, has been appointed Chief Executive and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Swedish Ballard. He will assume this…MORE
Sons of former Paseo owner open Cuban eatery in Ballard
Mon, 06/08/15
After the closing and change in ownership of Seattle’s favorite Cuban sandwich restaurant, Paseo, a new contender in the realm of Caribbean ambrosia has opened, and they have strong ties to Paseo.
Julian and Lucas Lorenzo, sons of former…MORE
Seventy-five Foss Maritime vessels receive safety award
Mon, 06/08/15
The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 75 Foss Maritime vessels with the 2014 Jones F. Devlin award for outstanding safety records.
The award is given to self-propelled merchant vessels that have operated for two full…MORE
Now’s your chance to help steer King County’s transit future
Fri, 06/05/15
Public transportation in our region is preparing for the future. King County Metro Transit is looking ahead to make sure it can provide the right mix of services and connections to get people where they need to go as our communities grow. At the…MORE
Ballard District Council recommends more public feedback for changes to bus routes
Wed, 06/03/15
Earlier this month King County Metro and Sound Transit release proposed plans for changes in bus service routes that will affect Northwest Seattle riders, and the Ballard District Council has made recommendations to the proposals.
In…MORE
