Two-car accident blocks Holman Road
Several lanes of Holman Road are closed at 7th Ave NW in Crown Hill after a two-car accident shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday. As of 8 p.m., one lane is …
Month: April 2010
Families brave chilly weather for egg hunts
Both the Loyal Heights and Ballard community centers hosted their annual egg hunts this morning, drawing a respectable crowd despite the cold, breezy weather. “A lot of families, a lot …
First penguin hatches at zoo
There’s a new member of the Humboldt Penguin family at the Woodland Park Zoo. Three-year-old Dora and PJ are parents to the 2.1 oz Humboldt Penguin. This chick was hatched …
Nearby: Pie jousting, Chihuly, ‘Hi-Hat’ cupcake
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Pie-jousting, an April Fools tradition on Phinney Ridge. Supporters of the proposed Chihuly “glass house” at Seattle Center have started PR push. …
Sen. Kohl-Welles spearheads expanded medical marijuana law
Governor Gregoire has signed into law a bill spearheaded by 36th District Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Seattle). The new law grants Washingtonians with terminal or debilitating medical conditions improved access to …
‘Save the Fireworks’ drive reaches $500,000 goal
It seems that the show will go on! Just 24 hours after Tom Douglas and Dave Ross announced a pledge drive to raise money to save the Family 4th Fireworks …
Mayor to discuss Youth & Families Initiative
During Mayor Mike McGinn’s inaugural address, he announced the formation of the Youth & Families Initiative. Next Monday, the Mayor will join El Centro de la Raza Executive Director Estela …
Citizens trying to save fireworks show
Update: Microsoft and Starbucks have donated $125,000 each. Earlier: As the realization started sinking in that Seattle’s only 4th of July fireworks show has been canceled, some local celebrities and …
Collarless dog running around Loyal Heights
Updated: Writes Eli’s dad in comments: “Eli is back home! We had some guests who didn’t shut the door firmly on their way out and he made a break for …
New parks Code of Conduct takes effect
The Seattle Parks and Recreation is instigating a new Code of Conduct that takes effect today, Thursday, April 1. It includes provisions from Washington state law, from Seattle City ordinance, …
‘Missing link’ ruling expected soon
The dangerous, unfinished stretch of the Burke Gilman trail which runs through Ballard — called the “missing link” — has long been a hot-button issue with bicyclists, drivers and businesses …
Halibut schooner fleet heads out for another season
“At least seven (maybe more) of these beautiful fishing boats exited the locks together this morning and steamed by my office,” Ron emailed us on Wednesday. “I only got my …