Join us from 6-8 PM tomorrow night, March 3, at Ballard High School for a discussion on proposed industrial lands policies that are part of Seattle 2035 – the City’s major comprehensive plan update. We are considering specific land use policies…MORE
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Mayor launches “Move Seattle” transportation strategy
Mon, 03/02/15
Today Mayor Ed Murray launched Move Seattle, his 10-year vision for transportation in Seattle, providing a comprehensive strategy that will improve how people and goods move around the city.
The plan integrates Seattle’s many travel modes…MORE
When eggs go bad: recent drive by egging not the only egg-assault in Ballard
Mon, 03/02/15
After a recent drive by shooting in front of Goofy’s Bar in Crown Hill, another drive by in the same area left one woman unconscious, however, bullets were not the projectiles in this incident –--eggs were.
According to Seattle Police, on…MORE
Erik Nielsen serves as page in state Senate
Mon, 03/02/15
During the week of Feb. 23, Erik Nielsen of Seattle served as a page in the Washington State Senate. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, sponsored Nielsen’s weeklong experience in the Legislature.
“It was great having Erik here this week…MORE
Thief uses crowbar on Ballard gas station
Sat, 02/28/15
from our news partner Q13 Fox News
WANTED IN SEATTLE – A thief that Seattle police are hoping you can identify has a serious craving for some cigarettes, but at more than $9 a pack in Washington, he decided to just try to steal a bunch of…MORE
Community profile: Jeff Budke brings a passion for sports to Boys and Girls Club
Fri, 02/27/15
In the Ballard Boys and Girls Club building, past the classrooms where laughing children are seated in a circle, past finger paintings on the walls, there is an office that houses the club’s new athletic director, Jeff Budke.
The Ballard…MORE
SPU presents update on Ballard Natural Drainage Project
Wed, 02/25/15
Seattle Public Utilities hosted a meeting with Ballardites Feb. 23 to discuss the progress of the Ballard Natural Drainage Systems Project that will one day prevent one million gallons of storm water from entering Salmon Bay.
The meeting…MORE
Harold Scoggins nominated as Seattle Fire Chief
Wed, 02/25/15
Today Mayor Ed Murray nominated Harold Scoggins as the next Chief of the Seattle Fire Department.
“As Seattle grows rapidly over the next 20 years, our fire service must continue to evolve to serve the city’s public safety needs,” said…MORE
Seattle Animal Shelter offers free spay, neuter services this week
Wed, 02/25/15
The Seattle Animal Shelter reminds the public that the Spay and Neuter Clinic is offering free spay/neuter packages to area pets this week. Microchips and vaccinations are also offered free for animals having surgery through this promotion. Space…MORE
23rd Annual Daddy Daughter Dinner to celebrate with 80s theme
Wed, 02/25/15
The Ballard Community Center will celebrate its 23rd annual Daddy Daughter Dinner March 13, and the theme this year is Totally Awesome 80s.
Dads and daughters are encouraged to pull out those old acid washed Jordache jeans, fanny packs,…MORE