If you're not happy with the kinds of the tall, dense developments that have been popping up in some mostly single-family-home areas of Ballard, now is the time to speak up.
Unbeknownst to most residents and homeowners in the city, the…MORE
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SDOT says ‘count' on safer trails and streets for bicycle riders
Fri, 01/10/14
Today, the Seattle Department of Transportation reported that they will be installing seven new bike counters in order to count ridership and find out how to better serve those riders.
The effort is part of broader action to make streets…MORE
Even the 12th Man deals with traffic
Thu, 01/09/14
Seahawks are advised to watch out for traffic delays during this Saturday's game against the redemption seeking, yet doomed, New Orleans Saints. Don't punt your day away in traffic when you could be part of the audible earthquake ringing in the…MORE
Council members and citizens ask tough questions
Thu, 01/09/14
The Ballard District Council meeting took place at the Ballard Library last night with guest speakers Patrice Carroll, Eric Friedli, Dona Harper, Scott Shapiro, and Cathrine Weatbrook.
The meeting was held to discuss Seattle's…MORE
Development: A trickle more subdivision in Ballard
Thu, 01/09/14
The Seattle Department of Planning reported two new Northwest Land Use applications for approval.
One is unique to Ballard, at 1743 N.W. 60th St. The Land Use application is for a subdivision of the site into two unit lots for the purpose…MORE
Security gets a new focus after drunk man is found in bathroom
Thu, 01/09/14
School officials at Salmon Bay School in Ballard reported that an intoxicated and possibly homeless man was discovered in a boy's bathroom.
The school sent a letter to parents Tuesday, in which the assistant principal said:
"At…MORE
Ex-Sonic's security director is new SPD interim police chief
Wed, 01/08/14
Earlier this morning at City Hall, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that he is replacing Interim Police Chief Jim Pugel with Harry C. Bailey.
Bailey is a former assistant Seattle police chief who retired in 2007. He had a reputation of…MORE
Plungers take a dip for dough
Mon, 01/06/14
By Allyce Andrew
On Jan. 1, Dozens gathered on the shore outside of the Ballard Beach Club to witness the fourth annual Ballard Elks Pledge or Plunge. Though the number of the plungers themselves were few compared to others around Seattle…MORE
La Tienda closing its doors
Mon, 01/06/14
It’s a sad day in Ballard after La Tienda owners Monique Tran and Fred Hart announced last Wednesday that they will be closing the store due to Hart retiring.
“With hearts filled with appreciation for over 51 years with our family of…MORE
Eastern African cuisine spices Ballard
Mon, 01/06/14
Searching for something a little different from your typical Ballard restaurants? Hana’s Kitchen, specializing in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine opened under the radar four months ago.
“They were selling trees next door that blocked my…MORE
