Don’t forget that today is the primary and special election. Just a reminder that this is a mail-only election. If you haven’t voted and dropped your ballot in the mail […]
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Inauguration day events (and freebies)
A few local events scheduled for Tuesday’s inauguration of Barack Obama: – Aster Coffee will be serving red, white and blue waffles (topped with blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream) and […]
A rush on American flags
It seems Tuesday’s election has brought out the patriotism in Seattleites. At All The King’s Flags in Ballard, the owner says he’s seen a rush on American flags. James Sawyer, […]
Carlyle wins legislative seat
Updated: John Burbank called Reuven Carlyle this morning to congratulate him on winning the 36th District seat. With 39% of the vote counted, Reuven Carlyle is ahead of fellow Democrat […]
It’s Obama
And yes, that was fireworks you heard around Ballard when Obama was declared the winner shortly after 8 p.m.
Real-time election results
Updated: The Secretary of State’s site is now providing local election results, and you can find more on KING5.com. National results are available here on msnbc.com. And feel free to […]
Big turnout at Ballard voting places
The scene at Trinity Methodist church on 23rd Ave. & 65th St. this morning: King County says it expects an 85 percent turnout today — a new record. It’s also […]
Get out and vote (and get a free cupcake)
Happy election day! To celebrate, Cupcake Royale on Market Street is giving away a free baby cake if you tell them you voted. Starbucks is also giving away a tall […]
Carlyle, Burbank square off at Ballard debate
The Sunset Hill Community Association hosted a debate tonight between Reuven Carlyle and John Burbank, two Democrats running against each other for the open legislative seat in the 36th District. […]
Burbank, Carlyle to face off in debate
While everyone’s talking about the Obama vs. McCain and Gregoire vs. Rossi debates, we have our own hotly-contested race here in the neighborhood. Reuven Carlyle and John Burbank are vying […]
Burbank gets nod despite Carlyle primary win
In a monthly meeting of 36th District Democrats on Thursday night, John Burbank received 74 percent of their vote for the “sole endorsement” of his campaign for the state legislature. […]
‘Ballard for Obama’ T-shirts for sale
There are certainly plenty of Obama supporters in Ballard, and Epilogue Books on Market St. has distributed lots of Obama gear over the last few months. But now the bookstore […]
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