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 - News
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
Obituary: Olaf Kvamme, community leader, honorary Ballardite
Fri, 10/04/13
Obituary courtesy of the family
Olaf Kvamme died peacefully on Sept. 27, 2013, in his sleep in his home at Horizon House in Seattle surrounded by his loving family. A remarkable man, he demonstrated charm, wit, integrity and intelligence…MORE
Sign petition to keep Ballard Commons Honey Bucket
Fri, 10/04/13
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, supported by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, has started a petition to keep the Ballard Commons Honey Bucket past its takedown date, Oct. 11.
The petition reads: "This honey bucket serves a critical public…MORE
Foss Shipyard puttering off to Everett
Thu, 10/03/13
In another sign of the times, the Foss Maritime shipyard located near the Ballard Bridge (660 West Ewing Street) is moving up to Everett.
The shipyard has been at its current location since 1974, when it moved up from Tacoma.
The…MORE
