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Edible Garden Tour returns to Ballard on June 27

The annual Edible Garden Tour will return to Ballard on Saturday, June 27, offering visitors a chance to explore neighborhood gardens featuring fruits, vegetables, berries, and other edible plants. The ... Read more

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Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists

1. After PubliCola reported on a King County Council supplemental budget amendment that would have prohibited spending county funds on safer… The post County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists appeared first on PubliCola.

Report: Homelessness in King County Continues to Grow, with 21 Percent Increase in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2024

By Erica C. Barnett The King County Regional Homelessness Authority released a high-level summary  of its biennial “point in time… The post Report: Homelessness in King County Continues to Grow, with 21 Percent Increase in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2024 appeared first on PubliCola.

Heron Habitat Helpers raises concerns about Terminal One proposal near Ballard Locks

Heron Habitat Helpers (HHH) is urging the City of Seattle to require additional environmental review and protections for a proposed shoreline redevelopment near the Ballard Locks, citing concerns about potential ... Read more

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC to host Wednesday doubleheader featuring local artist night

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC will host a doubleheader at Interbay Stadium on Wednesday, June 24, with both clubs celebrating local illustrator and designer Victor Meléndez through their annual ... Read more

Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map Charts the Central District's Rap Roots

A new Seattle hip-hop walking map charts early rap roots in the Central District, while raising questions about South End history left off the route.

The Walrus and the Carpenter closes amid ongoing labor strike

The Walrus and the Carpenter (4743 Ballard Ave. NW) closed Monday evening after management cited safety concerns amid an ongoing labor strike outside the Ballard restaurant. In a statement released ... Read more

Basketball in Seattle Is Bigger than the Sonics

What made the Sonics’ departure most galling—the city’s undying appreciation for the sport—is also what helps keep the flame burning without the NBA.

Allegation: Civil Rights Office Director, Staff Went to Strip Club During City-Sponsored Civil Rights Trip

By Erica C. Barnett An investigation into Seattle Office for Civil Rights director that Derrick Wheeler-Smith details allegations that Wheeler-Smith… The post Allegation: Civil Rights Office Director, Staff Went to Strip Club During City-Sponsored Civil Rights Trip appeared first on PubliCola.

Weekly Ballard events roundup: June 22 – 28

Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 22 – 28 in Ballard. It’s gearing up to be another exciting summer week in Ballard! Highlights include the inaugural Regnbue Pride + ... Read more