Mayor Ed Murray today signed an Executive Order banning official City of Seattle travel by employees to Indiana in response to passage of SB 101.
“Enough is enough,” Mayor Ed Murray said. “Legalized discrimination should not be tolerated.…MORE
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CrossFitters rally in Ballard for final week of CrossFit Games
Mon, 03/30/15
Members of Northwest CrossFit met at the Ballard gym (6419 15th Ave NW) on Friday March 27 for their final workout in the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games.
Around 40 athletes pumped, pushed and pleaded under the pressure and weight on their…MORE
Seattle Center visitors now enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi
Mon, 03/30/15
Mayor Ed Murray today unveiled a new free Wi-Fi service at Seattle Center. The service, which serves tens of thousands of people simultaneously, was developed in partnership with Microsoft.
“This is another step forward in our work to seek…MORE
Ballard Development: Two new subdivision projects proposed on NW 64th Street
Mon, 03/30/15
The Department of Planning and Development announced two new applications for land use in the Ballard area. Both applications are to subdivide the properties. Both the properties are NW 64th Street. Also, the applications contact person and the…MORE
Broker announces Edith Macefield house for sale
Mon, 03/30/15
Edith Macefield’s house, the one that drew worldwide attention and inspired the animated movie UP!, is for sale. The sale is likely the last chance to save the house from being swallowed up by the commercial complex that surrounds it.
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Mayor Murray prohibits Indiana travel for city employees
Sat, 03/28/15
Mayor Ed Murray today announced his decision to prohibit the use of City funds for travel by all City employees on City business to the State of Indiana after the passage of S.B. 101. The new law, which was signed by Governor Pence on Thursday,…MORE
Ballard Locks being cleaned and repaired leaving some chambers empty
Thu, 03/26/15
The Ballard News-Tribune stopped by the Ballard Locks and discovered there is a repair project afoot.
Chambers of the locks have had the water fully pumped out so crews can make repairs to doors and other parts of the locks.
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Citizens ask to change public policy for disposition of surplus substations
Thu, 03/26/15
Over 70 local residents attended the Seattle Green Spaces Coalition Keep This Land in Public Hands Informational Open House on March 22nd at Sunset Hill Community Association Clubhouse. Groundswell NW and TreePac.org hosted the event. The…MORE
Mayor Murray announces goal of 20,000 affordable housing units
Thu, 03/26/15
Mayor Ed Murray today directed the Housing Affordability and Livability Advisory Committee to meet his new goal for both income-restricted affordable and market-rate units to be created over the coming decade.
Mayor Murray asked the…MORE
Mayor, City Light announce “Operation LED” program to distribute up to 370,000 energy efficient light bulbs
Wed, 03/25/15
Every residential customer of Seattle City Light can now get a free, energy efficient LED light bulb through the utility’s Operation LED campaign.
Mayor Ed Murray kickstarted the campaign in the Chinatown International District today,…MORE
