Ballard Mars Hill Church recently sold their 39,200-square-foot building (1401 N.W. Leary Way) to Quest Ministry for $9 million.
According to Colliers International there were 10 offers for the building, which included nine from retail…MORE
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Bill to strategically position Puget Sound ports for global economic competition clears House
Thu, 03/05/15
The House of Representatives approved a bill today by a vote of 96-2 that would allow the ports of Seattle and Tacoma to create a collaborative partnership for certain maritime operations.
“Our state laws governing ports were written over…MORE
Zoo loses elderly river otter
Thu, 03/05/15
For the past couple of decades, a female river otter named Salishan enchanted visitors with her energetic diving, gliding and cuteness. Today, March 5, Woodland Park Zoo humanely euthanized the 19-year-old otter following a period of declining…MORE
Northwestern Mutual to present $15,000 grant to the Swedish Medical Center Foundation
Thu, 03/05/15
Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, is awarding the Swedish Medical Center Foundation a $15,000 grant. The contribution honors Mercer Smith, a recipient of the company’s Community Service Award. For the past 21 years, Northwestern Mutual…MORE
Puppy cam records burglar in Ballard home
Wed, 03/04/15
Seattle Police are on the lookout for a burglar who was recorded by a “puppy cam” as he broke into a Ballard home last week.
According to the Seattle Police Blotter, a Ballard woman’s pet monitoring camera system recorded the thief as he…MORE
Don't forget to send comments for the potential public loo in Ballard
Tue, 03/03/15
The Ballard Partnership For Smart Growth (BPSG) and the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Public Space Program asked for public feedback last February in order to identify a preferred location and design for a permanent public…MORE
Ballard Development: Applications for subdivisions and 33-unit apartment building
Tue, 03/03/15
The Department of Planning and Development released the latest land use applications yesterday.
There are two applications for subdivision approval. There is also an application for a four-story, 33-unit structure at 1506 NW 61st St. The…MORE
Mayor sends Pre-K implementation plan to council
Tue, 03/03/15
Today, Mayor Ed Murray transmitted his plan to implement the voter-approved Seattle Preschool Program to the city council.
The implementation plan provides details about how the preschool program will be rolled out, and how it will work…MORE
Marijuana research bill approved by Senate
Mon, 03/02/15
Legislation that could make Washington a worldwide leader in the research of marijuana is headed to the House of Representatives following its passage by the Senate by a vote of 45-3.
Senate Bill 5121, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles…MORE
Kidney disease survivor Marcia Wold advocates for National Kidney Month
Mon, 03/02/15
By Amanda Knox
Editor's note: This article originally appeared last week online. This version contains some clarifications and corrections.
We all know—by the green going up—that St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. But did…MORE
