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Small businesses felt the rush of holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. Businesses across Ballard experienced a flux of shoppers eager to purchase their holiday items. To encourage local spending, Calvin Goings, Regional…MORE

The Department of Planning and Development released a land use update today. There is one application for a a property subdivision and a design review announcement. In addition the DPD has granted permission to allow a 1,952 sq. ft. space to be…MORE

By William Spencer

The Ballard Pool began construction to its facilities on Nov. 17 in order to make improvements that will better accommodate people with disabilities. Construction is expected to last until Jan. 9.

Karen O’Connor…MORE

Seattle Fire Department is responding to a house fire at 7305 26th Ave. NW in Ballard.

At 25 degrees Fahrenheit outside, water from the fire hoses froze on the streets.

The fire was reported at approximately 7:50 a.m. Over 15 SFD…MORE

After extensive conversations with medical marijuana dispensaries, patient advocates, health care providers and community interests, Mayor Ed Murray’s Office of Policy and Innovation has drafted a proposed ordinance that would govern the…MORE

Ballard is keeping it local over this holiday weekend starting on Black Friday (Nov. 28) with Ballard Gives Black Friday. The festivities continue through Saturday with Shop Local Saturday and an afternoon filled with holiday events at Marvin's…MORE

At approximately 2:13 p.m. today, Seattle Police Officers responding to a robbery at a bank on the 8500 block of 15th Ave NW.

The Ballard News-Tribune is waiting on details of the robbery, but can disclose that the suspect is described as…MORE

To help facilitate a peaceful march today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 9:30 a.m. on November 25, 2014. The EOC will provide coordination amongst multiple departments during a…MORE

Sustainable Ballard is hosting its 9th annual community holiday barter and celebration. This event brings together the community, encourages creativity and sharing, creates friendships and offers people a relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the…MORE

The Ballard Natural Drainage System (BNDS) project made progress last week with Seattle Public Utilities issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for environmental impact.

Seattle Public Utilities, the lead agency for this…MORE