After serving the Ballard community for 25 years and becoming an integral part of the community, Ballard Boys and Girls Club Director Mark Hendricks found out that he is shipping off to Federal Way.
On Wednesday, an email was sent out to…MORE
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Joey Thomas selected as success coordinator for GAINS program
Fri, 09/07/12
Joey Thomas, the current Ballard High School head football coach and former NFL player, has just been hired on as the full time Success Coordinator under the Graduation Assistance Impacting Needy Students (GAINS) program at Ballard High School.…MORE
Residents frustrated, confused by FAA Greener Skies program
Fri, 09/07/12
Though officials from the Federal Administration of Aviation and Alaska Air Group have been touting the “Greener Skies Over Seattle” program, saying it will transform the future of how airlines work, many people at an environmental assessment…MORE
From the DNC, Day 4: Obama's record
Fri, 09/07/12
By Isabella Fuentes
As I sat down to write this with heavy eyelids, hoarse vocal cords, and a racing heartbeat (yes, I did just see President Obama speak!), an unsavory thought dawned upon me: today, Thursday, Sept. 7, was the last day of…MORE
Healthier lunches coming to students
Thu, 09/06/12
Don't like fruits and veggies? Well, too bad, says Seattle Public Schools to students K-12.
At least, SPS is going to require students take a 1/2 cup serving of fruits and vegetables with their lunch, following the new guidelines of the U.…MORE
Popular Ballard restaurant to get 2nd location
Thu, 09/06/12
Ever since it opened up in Ballard back in 2005, the Tuscan-inspired upscale restaurant Volterra has seen a lot of success. So much success, that Ballard is going to have to share its rich foodie spoils with a second location, Kirkland.
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From the DNC, Day 3: Us vs. Them rhetoric; Clinton speechifies
Thu, 09/06/12
By Isabella Fuentes
Yesterday, the 5th day of Spetember and the penultimate day of the Democratic National Convention, was a masterclass in democratic rhetoric by (who else?) the masters of democratic rhetoric.
Chris Van Hollen,…MORE
From the DNC, Day 2: And we're off!
Wed, 09/05/12
By Isabella Fuentes
...And we're off!
Commencing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 3rd, the 2012 Democratic National Convention has officially begun, touting lofty goals, kept promises and the appreciation of opportunity and unity. The…MORE
After lifetime of martial arts, Master Yun closes school
Tue, 09/04/12
When the World Martial Arts and Health Center on Market St closed about two months ago, almost no one had any clue what happened. It seemed as if one day that the building was full of kids learning Master Yun’s special brand of martial arts, and…MORE
Fire ban extended until further notice
Tue, 09/04/12
Though this summer's burn ban was supposed to officially end on August 30, the King County Fire Marshal is extending it until further notice, thanks to a near record-breaking period of dry weather in the area.
See the full release below…MORE
