Metro Transit making changes to Ballard routes
In order to save money, preserve bus service and operate more efficiently, Metro Transit is making changes to its service. Some of those changes include Ballard routes. Linda Thielke with …
Month: September 2010
The Stepping Stone wants sidewalk seating
The Stepping Stone (5903 24th Ave NW) wants sidewalk seating. According to this Land Use Information Bulletin, the bar has submitted a sidewalk cafe application to the city. Comments regarding …
Mayor releases proposed 2011 budget
Update 12:45: In today’s 2011 City of Seattle Budget Address, Mayor Mike McGinn has spelled out the finance proposal for next year. Under the proposal, the Ballard Community Center will …
Feedback sought for landscaping at Ballard Locks
Most of the property that the Corps of Engineers manages at the Locks and nearby Ship Canal is on the National Historic Registry. The property on the south side of …
Two Ballard businesses named the ‘Best of Beauty’
In this month’s issue of Allure magazine, two Ballard businesses are named “Best of Beauty” for the city. For the best massage in Seattle, the national publication names Ruby Massage …
Mayor hosts walking tour of Crown Hill
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn rode up on his bicycle to join a small group of community leaders in a walking tour of Crown Hill on Saturday afternoon. The mayor takes …
Big crowd attends fire station dedication
The mayor, fire chief and nearly 200 others attended the dedication of a new, state-of-the-art fire station in Crown Hill this afternoon. The new facility at 15th Ave. and 87th …
Crown Hill’s Fire Station 35 dedication Saturday
The new Crown Hill Fire Station 35 (8729 15th Ave NW) is finally done and the public has a chance to see the facility. On Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 …
Get rid of old prescription drugs
Don’t throw those expired prescription drugs down the drain, get rid of them safely and anonymously. Saturday, September 25th is National Take-Back Day, which allows the public to get rid …
Woman sexually assaulted by stranger
Updated:A woman walking along the 1100 block of NW 57th Street on Wednesday evening says she was sexually assaulted and robbed by a stranger. Detective Mark Jamieson with the Seattle …
Pacific Crest School celebrates 25 years
On Saturday, teachers, parents, students and the community are invited to help celebrate Pacific Crest School’s 25th anniversary on the Montessori school’s campus (600 NW Bright Street). The celebration lasts …
Seattle’s rooftops are going green
The city of Seattle has nearly 360,000 square feet of rooftop gardens on 62 public and private buildings, according to a new report (.pdf) just released by the city. The …