In 2012, a modest corner store in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood was threatened with demolition. Though the shop, built in the 1930s, had seen better days, a group of neighbors believed that it could be restored in a way that would enhance the…MORE
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New recycling contract will save $4.5 million
Tue, 05/12/15
A new contract between the City of Seattle and its recycling processor, Republic Services, is expected to save about $4.5 million over a three-year period.
The new agreement resulted from a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process…MORE
Mayor marks milestone for Seattle’s new priority hire ordinance
Mon, 05/11/15
Mayor Murray applauded the signing of a community workforce agreement (CWA) between the City and nearly 20 labor unions, completing a major milestone in the implementation of Seattle’s new priority hire law. The ordinance improves access to…MORE
City asks Ballardites if transit and development plans are ‘in the right place’
Mon, 05/11/15
The City of Seattle Department of Transportation and Department of Planning and Development hosted a meeting with the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth on May 7 at the Leif Erikson Lodge. Their goal was to hear feedback from the community…MORE
Court denies motion for restraining that would prevent Zoo from moving elephants
Fri, 05/08/15
Information provided by Woodland Park Zoo.
The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington today denied a second request for an injunction preventing Woodland Park Zoo from transporting Bamboo and Chai to the…MORE
Mayor names new directors at Sustainability and Environment, Department of Neighborhoods
Fri, 05/08/15
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today named Jessica Finn Coven to serve as director of the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) and Kathy Nyland to serve as director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON). Bernie Matsuno, who has served as…MORE
Edith Macefield’s “UP! House” Is pending
Wed, 05/06/15
The sale of Edith Macefield’s world famous house is now pending.
“Interest in this property has been off the charts” said listing broker Paul Thomas. “Nearly 750,000 people viewed the virtual tour and stories about the sale have appeared…MORE
Reuben’s brews ready to unveil new brewery and taproom
Wed, 05/06/15
The wait is finally over. The taproom that RateBeer named 2014 Best Taproom in Washington is getting even better…and bigger!
At noon on Saturday, May 9, Reuben’s Brews will open the doors to its new, larger brewery and taproom at 5010 14th…MORE
SFD completes new recruit live fire training in Ballard
Mon, 05/04/15
All last week the Seattle Fire Department held training exercises for new recruits in a vacant Ballard home located at 2019 NW 64th Street.
After April 28, saws blasted, fires flared, hoses spewed and eager recruits practiced the skills…MORE
All hands on deck
Mon, 05/04/15
By Christy Wolyniak
Washington State’s maritime school, Seattle Maritime Academy throws students a line – providing maritime industry training and jobs.
Navigating a successful future begins and ends on the water for SMA students…MORE
