A falling out between a woman and a housecleaner turns strange
Oct. 7, 12:19 p.m., 9200 Block of 20th Ave NW -- Fallouts happen. It’s as much part of human nature as liking apple pie. But sometimes, what would appear to be a normal falling…MORE
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Central Ballard Residents Association meeting tonight, 7 p.m.
Thu, 10/10/13
The Central Ballard Residents Association, a group of neighbors who work on issues pertaining to the downtown core of Ballard, will be meeting tonight (Thursday, Oct. 10) to talk about Charter Amendment 19 -- the amendment that seeks to elect…MORE
Debating 'Seattle Districts Now'
Thu, 10/10/13
While all media focus last night was on the mayoral debate, a debate on Charter Amendment 19 -- on whether to elect council members by district -- was also unfolding at the Ballard District Council.
The Seattle Districts Now campaign…MORE
Rob Mattson, King of Ballard, bids neighborhood adieu
Thu, 10/10/13
Ever since Rob Mattson started working in Ballard in 1973, under Mayor Wes Uhlman's new Community Service Center program, he has quietly pulled the ropes and levers behind the curtain, forming throughout the years one of Seattle's strongest…MORE
A new community group: Friends of NW 65th
Wed, 10/09/13
Ballard has more community groups than you can shake a stick at. Even if you happen to be a black belt at stick-shaking. If you live somewhere within the confines of the neighborhood, it's likely you have a group of dedicated community members…MORE
Obituary: Astrid Ogard, Norwegian transplant in Crown Hill
Wed, 10/09/13
Astrid Ogard passed away peacefully September 6, 2013 at age 99. Astrid was born on a small island in Norway called Vigra.
After moving to Seattle, WA in 1948, she lived in the Crown Hill neighborhood of North Seattle. Astrid spent the…MORE
Art Bowman: A Ballard man of many honors
Tue, 10/08/13
By Maggie Nicholson
Art Bowman sang with his older sister on the radio when he was a little boy. The year was 1928. Art had a clear tenor voice. He sang at funerals in Swedish and at both of his daughters’ weddings. He was born to Swedish…MORE
Ballard District Council, Oct. 9: Talk with Bagshaw and Carlyle; Debate on Seattle Districts Now; Annual election of officers
Tue, 10/08/13
The Ballard District Council meets tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Ballard Branch Library (5614 22nd Ave NW).
It looks to be a full slate of items. Both Rep. Reuven Carlyle and Councilmember Sally Bagshaw are showing up. There will be…MORE
Murray on Missing Link: Maybe not a good idea
Mon, 10/07/13
Update
Mayoral Candidate Sen. Ed Murray issued a statement clarifying his position on the Missing Link.
In the statement, he still supports the current Environmental Impact Statement process to take a "second look" at the route,…MORE
And your last day of residency will be ...
Mon, 10/07/13
By Peggy Sturdivant
Lockhaven Apartments, north of Market Street between 30th and 32nd Ave NW has seemed frozen in time for years. The three-story apartments are separated by courtyards, like an off-street campus. Despite some 180…MORE
