Ballard - News

by Christy Wolyniak

After serving the movie buffs of the Ballard community for 25 years, Rain City Video is sad to say goodbye to their location on Market Street. However, in spite of the loss of having a handpicked movie collection in its…MORE

Today SDOT will start construction on Shilshole Avenue Northwest/Northwest 45th Street between Northwest 46th Street and 11th Avenue Northwest.

45th will become a one-way going eastbound for motor vehicles, with a separate two-way bicycle…MORE

The numbers are in, and this year’s Turkey Trot saw a large flock of 3,500 runners signing up for the annual event.

Erin MacDonald, development associate for Ballard Food bank, helped organize the event with executive Director, Nancy…MORE

A design review meeting for Bartell’s site development will be held tonight, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW).

The meeting is being held to discuss the construction of a 7-story mixed use structure…MORE

The Department of Land Use and Development has released an update for proposal applications. Two Ballard properties in Ballard have been approved: 2441 NW 63rd Street and 3420 NW Market Street.

To subdivide is to parcel out a property…MORE

Sightline Institute just announced a study that reveals there is no such thing as “cheap” parking.

The researchers, Clark Williams-Derry and Jesse London, surveyed 23 recently constructed multifamily developments. They found that on…MORE

Twice Sold Tales Books opened last month, abutting Bauhaus Coffee at the corner of 20th Ave NW and NW Market Street.

John Watkins, owner, said that he is happy to be back after taking time off, acting as caregiver for his parents on Vashon…MORE

The city of Seattle is now accepting proposal applications for the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund.

The fund uses a portion of Seattle’s city budget set aside for community improvements. This year’s fund is pending budget approval, but…MORE

Ballard and Crown Hill were popular filming areas for a local film group, and now they are releasing the footage.

Seattle film team, RAWSTOCK Media Group, will be debuting their series-film “Everyday Is A Journey” on YouTube throughout the…MORE

December 5, four speakers shared their experiences and warned of the dangers of driving under the influence. Over 500 students were in attendance at the Ballard High School auditorium, which only amounted to a around half of the entire enrollment…MORE