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It's getting closer: Hotel Ballard is nearing completion.

Ballard's first four-story, four-star hotel will officially be opening in May at 5216 Ballard Avenue NW by the Olympic Athletic Club, which owns the hotel, bringing "classic old…MORE

Sustainable Ballard, the go-get-'em organization that wants to make Ballard a more green, sustainable neighborhood, is competing for a $2,500 grant. Lately, the folks at Sustainable Ballard have been hard at work spreading the word about RainWise…MORE

Seattle Restaurant Week is back in Ballard! Oct. 13-17 and Oct. 20-24, several restaurants in our beloved neighborhood will be offering three-course dinners for $28, and three-course lunches for $15.

Without a doubt, one does not need to…MORE

Apparently, April is the month of the bicycle in Ballard, as several events are geared toward life on two wheels. Learn about greenways, bicycle to the annual Pedaler's Fair and go on a bicycling rain garden tour.

Ballard Greenway Open…MORE

We shared the news earlier this week that King County Executive Dow Constantine declared April 6 of this year Jerry Robinson and Robinson Newspapers Day, and today we'd like to share a proclamation from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.

Robinson…MORE

Friday, April 5

3rd Annual Ballard High School Students vs. Staff Basketball Game

What: Ballard Football is proud to present 2 great games, a warm-up contest followed by the Main Event of students vs. teachers and staff. A fun event…MORE

West Seattle High School is kicking off their rendition of the Tony Award winning show "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," with opening night on April 4.

Here are the details from Andrew Finley, drama club chair at WSHS:

25th…MORE

Editor's Note: This is part of a series of food posts by West Seattle's own Holly Brown whose food blog and WebTV show, The Brown Lounge has gained a national following.

By Holly Brown

Wild-caught Pacific Halibut is a versatile,…MORE

Phoebe is brand new to West Seattle, and she has a history. She's a "Schnauzer Mix" and was "found as a stray in Elko, Nevada," said her new owner Carole Isakson. "I was looking for a dog online and I saw the picture of her on Angel Paws Pet…MORE

The West Seattle High School Drama Club and Music Department are presenting the one act musical comedy "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee April 4,6, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30pm with a special benefit performance on April 5 at 8pm.

The…MORE