Mayor Ed Murray toured Ballard last Saturday April 25 and spoke with business owners and residents about issues in the community. Murray focused extra attention on housing affordability and public transportation in Ballard.
Residents and…MORE
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Democrats offer amendment to reduce tuition at all state colleges and universities
Thu, 04/30/15
A proposed amendment to Senate Bill 5954, co-sponsored by Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle and Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, would have reduced tuition by 5 percent for all students of public colleges and universities in Washington.
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Mayor to Join Ballard Residents, Business Leaders on Walking Tour
Sat, 04/25/15
Mayor Murray will be taking a walking tour of Ballard with local neighborhood leaders to discuss neighborhood growth, housing affordability and ways the City can partner with the community to keep Ballard vibrant and livable. After the walking…MORE
Swedish Ballard to open nursery April 27
Fri, 04/24/15
Swedish Ballard will open a new Level II Nursery on Monday, April 27. The Level II Nursery allows for premature babies— born as early as 34 weeks gestational age — to receive specialized, around-the-clock care from a trained team of experts.…MORE
Rental housing inspections begin in Seattle this spring
Thu, 04/23/15
A selection of rental housing properties will receive safety inspections starting this month. These inspections are taking place under the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO), which was established by the Seattle City Council to…MORE
Mayor Murray launches first-of-its-kind Equity and Environment Initiative
Wed, 04/22/15
Today Mayor Ed Murray launched Seattle’s Equity & Environment Initiative (EEI), a partnership of the city, the community and several private foundations to deepen Seattle’s commitment to race and social justice in environmental work. The…MORE
Bestselling author of ‘The Boys in the Boat’ heading to Capitol to promote Washington’s film industry
Wed, 04/22/15
Best-selling author Daniel James Brown will be in Olympia this Friday for a discussion of his award winning book, “The Boys in the Boat.”
The event is being held to raise awareness about Washington’s film industry. Brown’s book, about the…MORE
Police catch teenage car thieves after Ballard dealership break-in
Tue, 04/21/15
Information provided by Seattle Police Blotter
Police arrested two teens and recovered a pair of stolen cars after and early Saturday heist at a dealership, which was neither particularly fast, nor furious.
The case began when a…MORE
NFFTY to feature shorts by Ballard High School filmmakers
Mon, 04/20/15
Three short films by students in the Ballard High School Digital Filmmaking Program have been named Official Selections of the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY). This competitive festival showcases outstanding work by filmmakers…MORE
Monica Liang-Aguirre named Seattle’s Early Learning Director
Mon, 04/20/15
Monica Liang-Aguirre has been named the Early Learning Director for the City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning. Liang-Aguirre will oversee the City’s investments in early childhood education, including the launch of the…MORE
