Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole today announced a major restructuring of the department’s command staff. Four new assistant chiefs and a chief information officer have been appointed to lead policing and reform efforts…MORE
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SPD share more details in 'puppy cam' burglary
Tue, 03/10/15
Seattle police have more details in the “puppy cam” burglary case that occurred in Ballard last week.
According to the Seattle Police, on Feb. 25 a Ballard woman’s pet monitoring camera system recorded the thief as he kicked in her door…MORE
String of cigarette theft comes to light after violent convenient store break-in
Tue, 03/10/15
After security footage caught a violent burglary at a Ballard convenient store on the morning of March 1, the police report has been released and it reveals details that are similar to at least four grab-and-dash burglaries at convenient stores…MORE
Crown Hill man arrested for robbery and sexual assault
Tue, 03/10/15
Seattle Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in Crown Hill for assaulting a 41-year-old woman on Aurora Avenue.
On March 8, an officer saw a woman not wearing jacket walking on Aurora Avenue late in the evening. The officer had talked…MORE
87th Annual Blessing of the Fleet set for March 15
Mon, 03/09/15
On Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. the 87th Blessing of the Fleet will take place at Fishermen’s Memorial site at Fishermen’s Terminal.
The blessing was originated by the late Pastor O.L. Haavik of Ballard First Lutheran Church. This year the…MORE
Ballard receives $190,000 grant from the city
Mon, 03/09/15
On March 5, Mayor Ed Murray joined neighborhood business district leaders and local business owners in Seattle's Othello business district to announce a $1.8 million investment in 21 neighborhoods as part of the Only in Seattle initiative.
…MORE36th Legislative District town hall to be held March 14
Mon, 03/09/15
The three state legislators from the 36th District, Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Reps. Reuven Carlyle and Gael Tarleton, will host a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, Community…MORE
Ballard Development: Two subdivision applications approved and proposal for Storm Water Code revisions announced
Mon, 03/09/15
The Department of Planning and Development approved two subdivisions in Ballard. They also released the proposal for the “2015 Revision to Stormwater Code” and the “2016 Stormwater Code and Manual Update.”
6105 14th Ave NW: Granted Land…MORE
Mars Hill sells Ballard location to local ministry
Fri, 03/06/15
Ballard Mars Hill Church recently sold their 39,200-square-foot building (1401 N.W. Leary Way) to Quest Ministry for $9 million.
According to Colliers International there were 10 offers for the building, which included nine from retail…MORE
Bill to strategically position Puget Sound ports for global economic competition clears House
Thu, 03/05/15
The House of Representatives approved a bill today by a vote of 96-2 that would allow the ports of Seattle and Tacoma to create a collaborative partnership for certain maritime operations.
“Our state laws governing ports were written over…MORE
