Ballard - News

By Peggy Sturdivant

BJ Douglas and her husband loved living in their 1909 Ballard Craftsman for 23 years. As parking became too difficult they moved north in 2007, but didn’t sell their old home until last November.

The Douglases…MORE

In the new age of media and information-overload, the blizzard of choices means loyalty among consumers can be a difficult thing to get and maintain. However, this has not deterred the resolve of fifteen local nonprofits and universities, who are…MORE

From Seattle Police Blotter

After learning that the first two packets of ranch dressing were free but that he would have to pay for a third, a customer at the Ballard Jack In the Box flew into a rage and attacked a 68-year-old man.

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Sunday was not just another sunny day at Ballard Commons Park.

Clustered together in one corner was a mass of people. Ballard residents. Social service workers. Church volunteers. Activists. And most importantly, those who were homeless,…MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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