On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Nordic Heritage Museum will feature former Sweden-based CIA agent-turned author Vaughn Sherman who will be discussing his spy novel, “Sasha Plotkin’s Deceit.” Sherman will also […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Whittier Heights Community Council looking to expand, makeover Baker Park
The Whittier Heights Community Council is hoping to get a grant from Seattle Parks and Recreation to expand Baker Park (8341 14th Ave NW) and give it a makeover. The council applied for […]
Burn ban still on for King County
The King County burn ban was reinstated and continues to be in place until further notice. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for […]
Take a virtual tour of Ballard’s rain gardens
If you’ve been wondering what a rain garden could look like at your home, Sustainable Ballard and the RainWise program have put together a virtual tour of the neighborhood’s rain […]
Free first aid/CPR class next weekend
On Saturday, Jan. 26, there will be a free community emergency first aid class put on by Ballard Prepares, a committee of the Ballard District Council. The class is being […]
Buses on reduced schedule, but normal garbage pickup on MLK Day
Monday, Jan 21. is Martin Luther King Day, which means buses will be on a reduced schedule, but garbage pickup is normal. Metro Transit tells us there will be several […]
Nordic Lights Film Festival starts tonight
The Nordic Heritage Museum is bringing more than a dozen Nordic films to Seattle this weekend as part of the Nordic Lights Film Festival. This is the 4th annual film […]
Nearby: Easy Street Records closing, PNA Home Design Fair, and Magnolia bank robbery
Here are some stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Photo courtesy PNA Easy Street Records closes tomorrow – last days for deals, live music and goodbyes – Queen Anne View Phinney […]
Fog, some sun, and chilly weather through the weekend
The recent high doses of vitamin D should continue, at least partially, through the weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service says we can expect patchy fog […]
Emerald City Search starts fundraiser to continue city-wide scavenger hunt
It’s the biggest organized scavenger hunt in Seattle, and the organizers are asking for help to continue the annual treasure hunt. The Emerald City Search, about to launch into their […]
Burn ban lifted for King County
Let the Christmas tree bonfires resume: the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the air quality burn ban that was put in place earlier this week. A burn ban […]
BHS cheerleading team vying for spot in state competition
Correction: The BHS cheer squad is attending the Large Division competition this weekend at Skyline High School. BHS Cheer hopes to qualify for the State Competition being held at Hec-Ed […]
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