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
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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
Help find Ellie
Mon, 01/06/14
By Ansley Lacitis
I want to thank all the wonderful Ballard people who are helping me find my lost dog, Ellie, whom I lost last Thursday night.
The blog I created, www.FindEllie.blogspot.com, received over 1700 page hits the first…MORE
Beloved mother of State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Terry Kohl
Fri, 01/03/14
Elizabeth (Sinness) KOHL
Elizabeth, 97, died peacefully December 30, 2013 in Seattle, WA. Born February 13, 1916 to Torger and Isabel Sinness in Minnewauken, ND, Elizabeth graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1934 and received a BA…MORE
Development: Four new subdivision projects in Ballard area
Thu, 01/02/14
Earlier this morning the Department of Planning and Development reported there are four new land use applications for land action in locations around Ballard.
Two applications were submitted by the same owner for subdividing (short…MORE
