In the last weeks Ballardites have joined Occupy Seattle in Westlake Park but now they're having one of their own.
Late Saturday afternoon a handful of people started gathering at Bergen Place for Occupy Ballard.
How long they'll…MORE
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Harry Potter-series editor charms book lovers at Secret Garden
Fri, 11/04/11
By Elizabeth Wang, UW News Lab
Arthur A. Levine, co-editor of the Harry Potter series visited Ballard’s Secret Garden Books on Nov. 2 to read from his new children’s book, “Monday is One Day.”
Parents, fellow authors and book nerds…MORE
With elections around the corner, what's your question for the City Council?
Fri, 11/04/11
Elections are just around the corner, Occupy Seattle is gaining momentum, and La Nina is coming.
How is the Council responding to Occupy Seattle? What is the Council going to do about the $578-million, 400-mile backlog of major street…MORE
Traffic Advisory: Huskies Football Game and Construction Could Impact Weekend Traffic
Thu, 11/03/11
The lull before the hectic holidays? The only events coming up this weekend that are likely to create heavy traffic are the University Of Washington Huskies Football pre-game rally on Friday night and the game on Saturday night.
However,…MORE
“Like mosquitoes in a tent”: Ballardite concerned about frequent overflying planes
Thu, 11/03/11
When longtime environmentalist David Ortman moved to the quiet neighborhood of Loyal Heights, the least he expected was that years later he would become engrossed with commercial airplanes.
"Flight traffic has increased significantly in…MORE
Free performance of 'Stormwater: Life in the gutter' at Ballard Library on Saturday
Thu, 11/03/11
On Saturday, the Ballard Library will host Stokley Towles' "Stormwater: Life in the Gutter", a one-man performance that uncovers the world of urban rainfall and traces its travels from the clouds to the city’s streets, homes and businesses and…MORE
UPDATED: Transient woman found dead across from Ballard Locks
Thu, 11/03/11
UPDATE:
The dead woman has been identified as Karen Lee Pedersen, 45, and the cause of her death has not yet been determined.
(Early reports stated it appeared to be a death by natural causes, but the Medical Examiners and Seattle…MORE
Groundswell to match donations to Sunset Hill - Shilshole Gateway Project
Wed, 11/02/11
Groundswell NW announced that it will match donations up to $2,000 for the Sunset Hill-Shilshole gateway project.
The combined amount of money raised will go toward the Neighborhood Matching Fund grant project to develop an overall…MORE
Ballard High School student honored at the White House
Wed, 11/02/11
826 Seattle founder Teri Hein and Ballard High School student Meron Kasahun were at the White House today to receive an award from First Lady Michelle Obama.
The award recognized 826 Seattle for its effectiveness in developing learning…MORE
Election coverage: Mayor, health leaders call on voters to re-approve the Families & Education Levy
Wed, 11/02/11
Flanked by local health care leaders, Mayor Mike McGinn today called on Seattle to vote “Yes” on the Families & Education Levy so the City can continue providing successful “wrap around” services, including student health centers, to Seattle’…MORE
