As the last weekend of August rolls around, there’s still no let up in events drawing huge crowds. Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for the three-day PAX Expo gamer convention, the two-day Northwest Lovefest world music…MORE
Ballard - News
Tully's on 22nd and Market is closing UPDATE
Fri, 08/26/11
Tully's Coffee on the corner of 22nd Avenue N.W. and N.W Market Street is closing.
After 15 years, the beloved coffee shop is closing on September 18.
"It's a bummer for us but that's just how it goes in business sometimes," said…MORE
Slideshow: Sounders share an intimate evening with fans at Ballard's Market Arms; help raise funds for America SCORES
Fri, 08/26/11
America SCORES hosted an intimate meet and greet event with Seattle Sounders' players Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani, Coach Stigi Schmid and Manager Adrian Hanauer at Ballard's Market Arms on Thursday, August 25.
"This is good visibility for…MORE
Sutter Home & Hearth celebrates opening of new location with community BBQ, fundraiser and Kasey Keller
Fri, 08/26/11
While his teammates were meeting fans at Market Arms Pub, Sounders goalie Kasey Keller was signing autographs at the Sutter Home & Hearth's grand opening and community barbecue.
At the beginning of this month, Sutter Home & Hearth…MORE
Slideshow: Felix Hernandez draws hundreds to the Ballard Fred Meyer
Thu, 08/25/11
A line of Baseball fans wrapped around the Ballard Fred Meyer building this afternoon as fans waited to get their merchandise signed by Mariners pitcher, Felix Hernandez.
The Pepsi MAX Field of Dreams event drew hundreds of fans to Ballard…MORE
King Felix and Sounders players to make an appearance in Ballard
Wed, 08/24/11
Seattle Mariners pitcher, Felix Hernandez, a.k.a King Felix, will be visiting Ballard on Thursday, August 25.
The Cy Young Award winner will be signing autographs for fans at the Ballard Fred Meyer from 1:45 p.m. until 3 p.m.
This…MORE
Ozzie Kvithammer retires, looks forward to reinventing himself and using his time to benefit others
Wed, 08/24/11
After nearly twenty years, longtime banker and Ballardite Ozzie Kvithammer recently retired from Viking Bank, leaving behind him many memories, customers and friends.
"I will miss my associates and customers greatly. It is indeed fortunate…MORE
Ballard Chamber still looking for sponsors and volunteers for the second annual Ballard Urban Picnic (BURP)
Wed, 08/24/11
The Ballard Chamber's second annual Ballard Urban Picnic (BURP) is coming up on Saturday, September 10 and the Chamber is looking for a few good men and women, girls and boys to volunteer and help make the event a great success.
BURP is an…MORE
Seattle Public Schools to introduce neighborhood-based transportation zones this fall
Wed, 08/24/11
Starting this fall, Seattle Public Schools elementary and K-8 students attending their neighborhood school will have shorter bus rides, thanks to new transportation zones approved by the Seattle School Board earlier this year.
The goal…MORE
Seattle Fire Investigators say spontaneous combustion to blame for Ballard Auto Detail Shop fire last week
Tue, 08/23/11
Seattle Fire Investigators determined spontaneous combustion is to blame for a fire that started inside a Ballard auto detail shop last Monday.
Just a few minutes after 10 p.m, the first 911 caller reported hearing crackling and witnessed…MORE
