Have a really big yacht you've been meaning to take out on a spin in the next couple of weeks? Might have to think again.
The large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will close to all marine traffic from 9 a.m., Nov. 6 to 5 p.m., Nov.…MORE
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What do you think of the port-a-potty at the Ballard Commons Park?
Tue, 11/06/12
In June, a portable toilet, or a "Honey Bucket," was placed at the Ballard Commons Park. And now, as we head into the winter season, the City of Seattle Department of Human Services wants to know what you think about it.
A two week comment…MORE
Vote today; party tonight
Tue, 11/06/12
Today's the last day to vote.
All ballots must be postmarked or put into a dropbox by today.
A dropbox can be found right outside the Ballard Branch Library (5614 22nd Ave NW). A list can be found here. Ballots must be inserted in…MORE
UPDATE: Veraci Pizza only shut down for a few minutes
Mon, 11/05/12
UPDATE: 12:20 p.m. Veraci Pizza was able to resolve the issues with the Health Department and will be open again next Sunday at the Ballard Farmers Market.
Turns out, it mostly just came down to workers running out of paper towels, co-…MORE
McDermott, Medved put on educational debate
Mon, 11/05/12
Brian LeBlanc
Last week, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-7) faced off against popular conservative talk show host Michael Medved.
The educational debate, titled “Mind The Gap: 2012 Issued Debate,” was put on by the Student Freedom…MORE
As end of election season closes in, suspicious robo-calls harass 36th District voters
Sat, 11/03/12
Residents of the 36th District have been receiving harassing robo-calls claiming affiliation with the Gael Tarleton campaign, according to a press release sent out by Tarleton's campaign.
Voters reported to the campaign that they have been…MORE
Development on block with The Viking and 2 1/2 Happy Barbers moves forward
Thu, 11/01/12
Developers have submitted the Land Use Application for the block housing The Viking and 2 and 1/2 Happy Barbers on NW 24th Ave, between NW 64th St and NW 65th St, according to the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Land Use Information…MORE
New Emissions report shows significant maritime-related clean air progress for Puget Sound
Wed, 10/31/12
A newly released emissions report shows significant maritime-related clean air progress for Puget Sound region Maritime-related air pollution has decreased—as much as 40 percent, depending on the type—since 2005, according to a report released…MORE
Moving forward on homelessness in Ballard
Tue, 10/30/12
You may have seen them: The rows of RVs lining side streets in the industrial areas of Ballard; the people who claim the Ballard Bridge as their home; those who sit for hours at the Ballard Commons Park with seemingly nowhere else to go.
…MORE
UPDATE: FAA/Port of Seattle Public Forum scheduled for Nov. 13
Tue, 10/30/12
UPDATE for Oct. 30
Anyone with concerns over current aircraft noise or other issues is invited to a public forum with the FAA and Port of Seattle, with jurisdiction over SeaTac Airport and Boeing Field.
Here are the details from the…MORE
