State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, announced today that she is entering the race to succeed King County Councilmember Larry Phillips who informed the public that he is not running for re-election for King County Council District 4.…MORE
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AG’s bill to ban malicious ticket bots passes Senate
Wed, 04/08/15
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s proposal to ban “ticket bot” software has unanimously passed the state Senate, 49 to 0.
House Bill 1091, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D — Sequim, passed the House 98 to 0 on Feb. 16. The Senate…MORE
West Coast Mayors Announce Lifting of Travel Ban on Indiana
Tue, 04/07/15
Today, the Mayors of Seattle Oakland, Portland and San Francisco announced that, after consulting with each other and reviewing the changes to Indiana’s SB 101, the four Mayors agreed to lift their cities’ respective bans on City-funded travel to…MORE
Sen. Patty Murray talks shop with owners of Hilliard’s Beers in Ballard
Mon, 04/06/15
US Senator for Washington, Patty Murray, visited Hilliard’s Beer in Ballard last Friday April 3, to chat with brewery owners about ways to develop and grow small businesses in Washington State.
Hilliard owners, Adam Merkl and Ryan…MORE
Pot shop burglar arrested in Crown Hill after 90-minute chase
Mon, 04/06/15
Seattle police arrested a 19-year-old man after he attempted to break into a Crown Hill marijuana shop and led police on a 90-minute chase through the neighborhood.
On the morning of April 1 officers were dispatched to a pot shop at…MORE
Q-and-A with 6th District candidates Mike O'Brien and Catherine Weatbrook
Fri, 04/03/15
The race for City Council seats is underway, and candidates are taking positions on pressing issues in their districts.
Ballardite Catherine Weatbrook is running against current City Council member, Mike O’Brien, for the 6th District seat…MORE
Ballard Development: Design review for six-story apartment scheduled, subdivision granted
Fri, 04/03/15
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development has announced more land use activity happening in the Ballard area. The DPD announced that they have granted approval for a project that will subdivide a lot in north Crown Hill. Also, a second…MORE
Kohl-Welles: ‘Phillips’ principled leadership will be missed’
Wed, 04/01/15
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, issued this statement following King County Councilman Larry Phillips’ announcement that he will not seek reelection:
“I want to take a moment to thank Larry for his service to his council district, the…MORE
Murray, councilmembers applaud first day of Seattle’s new minimum wage
Wed, 04/01/15
Today Mayor Ed Murray applauded the launch of Seattle’s phased-in minimum wage that will raise the wage to $15/hour, starting with today’s increase of minimum wage or guaranteed minimum compensation to $11 an hour.
Mayor Murray was joined…MORE
Cache of stolen goods found in Ballard home
Wed, 04/01/15
Seattle Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man who are linked to a cache of stolen goods.
The two were found at a home located on the 6700 block of Eighth Avenue NW in Ballard. A collection of musical instruments…MORE
