Category Archives: Shilshole Neighbors

topics related to your dock neighborhood, as well as the greater Ballard/Sunset Hill neighborhood

Woman attacked at Golden Gardens Sunday afternoon

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A 40-year-old homeless sex offender is accused of attacking a woman in the women’s restroom at Golden Gardens Park on Sunday afternoon, according to Seattle police.

Put these in your phone…. Shilshole Safety/Emergency Phone Numbers

Ballard Bicycle Missing Link Final

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The final route for the long debated “missing link” of the Burke Gilman Trail has been chosen. This proposed trail would run along Market Street between the Ballard Locks and 24th Avenue Northwest, then turn on to Shilshole Avenue Northwest and run along the south-side of the street. The existing trail east of the Ballard Bridge, along Northwest 45th Street, will be improved to allow for better access for businesses and safer travel for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Historic M/Y Olympus at locks Sun 1:30

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The historic 1929 motor yacht Olympus will be leaving the Pacific NW after 76 years.  You can catch a last glimpse of her and her classic yacht sendoff at the locks on Sunday at 1:30.  Read more here…

http://www.threesheetsnw.com/blog/2017/02/historic-motor-yacht-olympus-set-to-leave-the-pnw-and-youre-invited-to-bid-her-farewell/

update: it was a rainy afternoon but several hundred showed up for the send off..

West Point Sewer Treatment plant Malfunction

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courtesy seattletimes.com

With all the rain we had this past week, the combined sewer/rain water overflow maxed out the West Point treatment plant and was released untreated into Puget Sound.  The plant is currently operating at 50% capacity and may do so for a couple months.  Obviously, it’s best to avoid water sports like swimming/paddle boarding. Good thing crabbing season is still 6 months away! read these links for more details…

..and they blame boaters for pollution!

Ballard District Council-your voice!

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The Ballard District Council (BDC ) is one of 13 neighborhood districts formed in 1988 to promote, support, and involve citizen participation at the neighborhood level.  The Council represents about 13 neighbors in the Ballard area, like Shilshole, Sunset Hill, Loyal Heights, etc. The Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc has a permanent position on the Council.

Unfortunately, Mayor Murray last year dropped City support for these Neighborhood Districts because he thought that the “volunteers were too old, too white, and too many home owners”.  Fortunately, because of the importance of issues that affect our neighborhoods, these “voices” will continue to be heard and represent our local communities.

Please consider getting involved, and lending your voice to our Ballard issues like bus service, police protection, available parking, etc. Please read the Future of the BDC.