Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer has proposed a solution to the current homeless encampment set up at the King County Administration building that would take advantage of nearby open space not far from the county…MORE
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Crowds gather at public meeting for Burke-Gilman Trail ‘Missing Link’
Wed, 07/20/16
Seattle Department of Transportation hosted two public meetings last week to gather pubic input for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Burke-Gilman Trail Extension Project. The DEIS evaluates four routes that aim to connect…MORE
Seafood Fest brings crowds to Ballard
Mon, 07/11/16
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Seafood Fest was a party with everyone invited on July 9 , and the crowd loved street performances by jugglers, musicians, and entertainers of all kinds.
The Ballard News-Tribune was there to capture images of the first ever…MORE
At Large In Ballard: Hello White Center
Wed, 07/06/16
By Peggy Sturdivant
At 10 a.m. on a Thursday morning a librarian unlocked the new White Center Library where I was attending a meeting. A bit stunned by the glass, vaulted ceilings and bold art and glass I was delighted to see something…MORE
Obituary: Edward Clark Leask
Sun, 07/03/16
EDWARD CLARK LEASK
Edward Clark Leask, 82, passed away June 19, 2016 at the Lynden Health Care Center in Lynden, Washington. He was born in Metlakatla, Alaska August 10, 1933 to parents Edward and Bertha Leask. Ed graduated from Ballard…MORE
King County launches new research vessel named after Soundgarden
Fri, 07/01/16
Earlier this week band members from Sound Garden joined King County Executive Dow Constantine at the King County Environmental Lab to christen the new scientific research vessel, Sound Guardian, a name inspired by the icon Seattle band.
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'Up' house owners still planning fate of property as Macefield Music Festival celebrates fourth year
Mon, 06/27/16
The Macefield Music Festival is in its fourth year in Ballard and recently announced its line-up. Meanwhile, the reason for the festivities, a tribute to Edith Macefield holding out on selling her home in the face of gentrification and…MORE
Sailing drone launches out of Ballard
Wed, 06/22/16
A nautical drone company with a workshop in Ballard is making waves in the drone industry, and their sailing drone could help lead to breakthroughs in marine research.
Navocean has developed two self-navigating drone sailboats, the Nav2…MORE
King County welcomes new director of police oversight
Mon, 06/20/16
The Metropolitan King County Council announced today the hiring of Deborah Jacobs as Director for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO), an independent government agency with responsibility for reviewing complaints relating to the King…MORE
Bergen blossoms in Ballard: Flora Metamorphicae on display at Secret Garden Books to celebrate summer
Mon, 06/20/16
Information provided by Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association
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