Construction on Kirke Park starts next week
It’s been a long time coming, but it appears that Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW) will be completed by summer. New signs have been put up in front of …
Month: January 2012
Umpqua Bank grand opening celebration
It’s a beautiful day for the Umpqua Bank (2032 NW Market St) grand opening celebration. Stop by all day for live music and refreshments from local eateries. The Other Coast …
Seattle Storm basketball clinic in Ballard
The WNBA Seattle Storm is heading to Ballard for a youth basketball clinic. The free clinic is from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 4th and is open to …
Back to work on NW 85th after snow and ice
The major repaving project on NW 85th Street was put on hold for several days last week because of the snow and ice. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) resumed work …
Calm sunset at Golden Gardens
While many of the sunset photos people send are of the horizon or colorful sky, this one has a different angle. Betsy sent us this photo of a calm pond …
Pothole Rangers want to hear from you
They’re annoying, dangerous and when filled with water, deceiving. Now that the Seattle Department of Transportation is finished with the winter storm, the Pothole Rangers are out filling those pesky …
The Amber Den opens next month
Just a block off Market Street, The Amber Den will open next month. “The Amber Den started with a simple concept: great wine, craft beer and artisanal food at prices …
Dragon art unveiled at Whittier Elementary
As you walk along the first floor northern breezeway of Whittier Elementary, a large, three-dimensional dragon is watching you. It is The Year of the Dragon, afterall. For the last …
Free Deathcake tasting party
It’s that time of year again, when the chocolate on top of chocolate cupcake hits the shelves of Cupcake Royale. It’s known as the Deathcake and it’s described as “death-by-chocolate …
No fourth Kindergarten class for Whittier Elementary
Whittier Elementary will not be getting a fourth Kindergarten class next school year, but could get one additional homeroom for a different grade, if needed. The Seattle School Board is …
5K, 10K, and half marathon walk training with Seattle Parks
If you’re over 50, and you’ve been putting off that New Year’s resolution to start exercising more, here’s your chance. Seattle Parks and Recreation is kicking off a new season …
Alumni give students a first-hand look at Hollywood
A dozen video production students at Ballard High School will get a first-hand look at the competitive film industry this spring. The students will visit Hollywood to meet with professionals, …