Bringing together bikes, dining and fundraising, the third annual Spoke & Food event invites the community to bike to a participating neighborhood restaurant to raise money for a local non-profit.
The commitment is easy. All you need…MORE
Ballard - News
A labor of love, an homage to mom
Mon, 06/25/12
By Karen Rathe
The Tooth Fairy sports flower-petal wings. She flits through the night sky, alights on a French-knot cherry tree and whizzes over a wishing well. She glides across a glimmering turquoise pool studded with tiny beads – all in…MORE
Café Racer victims honored by musicians, friends in Ballard
Fri, 06/22/12
By Dusty Henry, entertainment blogger
On June 19, the remaining members of God’s Favorite Beefcake took the stage at Ballard's Conor Byrne Pub to pay tribute to their deceased band mates who were among the victims of the Café Racer…MORE
Books on the Bus: Transportation Choices, King County Metro, and partners launch first-ever book club for bus riders
Thu, 06/21/12
Transportation Choices Coalition and King County Metro, along with partners Richard Hugo House, King County Library System, and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, today launched Books on the Bus, a community-wide book club for bus riders…MORE
Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton recognized as Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year
Thu, 06/21/12
Port Commission President and Ballardite Gael Tarleton received the Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year Award at the annual Seattle Maritime Festival Luncheon this week.
“Gael digs into the issue, demands facts, becomes fully…MORE
Nordic Heritage Museum hosts second annual Moomin Palooza
Thu, 06/21/12
The Nordic Heritage Museum will host its second annual celebration of the world of the Moomins on Tuesday, July 31.
Moomins (Muumi in Finnish and Mumintroll in Swedish) are the lovable story book characters created by Finnish author Tove…MORE
Land Use Update: LIHI applies for permit to build low income senior home in Ballard
Thu, 06/21/12
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development reports that Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has submitted a Land Use Application to allow the construction of a six story, 51-unit low income senior housing at 2014 N.W. 57th Street.
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Light replacement work continues on the Ballard Bridge , expect lane closures
Thu, 06/21/12
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle City Light (SCL) are partnering to upgrade the light poles and lights on the north and south end of the Ballard Bridge. SDOT owns and operates the bridge and maintains the approaches…MORE
Solar Fair, Ballard Walk, Pride, Rock N Roll marathon, and more this weekend
Thu, 06/21/12
Friday, June 22nd:
- Rock N Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Expo: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. CenturyLink Field Event Center; 18,000 attending Expect congestion in the surrounding area
- Seattle Storm vs. San Antonio Silver Stars: 7 p.m. Key…MORE
Ballard Church to host neighborhood block party, all are welcome
Thu, 06/21/12
Ballard Church will hold a neighborhood block party on Friday, June 29th featuring bouncy houses, face painting, movies, games, food, and more.
The church will be closing down 73rd Avenue between NW 14th and NW 15th street for the free…MORE
