It's no new news that the Seattle Police Department North Precinct Station has been outgrown. The current, 15,000 sq. ft. station was built in 1984 -- long before the booming days of Ballard -- and was meant to house 154 staff.
It's now…MORE
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Ballard Boys and Girls Club Child Care co-directors step down
Wed, 09/18/13
This story has been updated to include a statement from BGC Early Learning and Child Care Director Doug Chidgey
Ballard Boys and Girls Club Child Care Co-Directors Dena DeYoung and Hallie Larson stepped down from their jobs as of yesterday…MORE
Ballardites seek to create neighborhood radio station
Tue, 09/17/13
Imagine a community radio station tailored specifically for Ballard.
The possibilities are endless.
News. Talk. Local music. Heritage shows. Historical segments. Educational bits. Debates. PSAs. What have you.
It could be a…MORE
Should Ballard Bridge remain closed longer during peak commuting hours?
Mon, 09/16/13
Today, the Seattle Weekly asked an important question: Should the Ballard Bridge remained closed longer during peak commuting hours? (At least a wee bit longer?)
Well, "asking" might not be the right word. Seattle Weekly writer Ellis…MORE
Spike in Ballard Greenway usage after opening celebration
Mon, 09/16/13
The Ballard Greenway showed a sustained spike after the grand opening celebration on Sept. 7, according to Seattle Neighborhood Greenways.
The day before the event, Sept. 6, had 101 users. The day of saw a predictable explosion in greenway…MORE
Man who sold marijuana to Ballard students goes to court today
Mon, 09/16/13
Last April, police busted a man who sold marijuana to Ballard High School and Whitman Middle School students repeatedly.
Now that man, Alejandro Antonio Castillo, 51, will be in U.S. District Court in Seattle today at 2 p.m. He will be…MORE
Changing lives with water
Mon, 09/16/13
Eight years ago, when Ballardite Marla Smith-Nilson started Water 1st International, a nonprofit which implements water projects and infrastructure around the world, she envisioned doing plenty of good: bringing safe drinkable water to families,…MORE
Protecting Ballard's historic buildings from earthquakes
Thu, 09/12/13
On February 22, at 12:51 p.m., a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand. The results were devastating. The buildings, already weakened from a previous quake, crumbled. 185 people died.
If things don't change in Ballard, the…MORE
Ballard District Council demands more police presence
Thu, 09/12/13
Last night, members of the Ballard District Council unanimously voted to sign onto a letter drafted by the Central Ballard Residents Association and members of the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth. The letter asks the Seattle City Council,…MORE
Say hello to St. Al's new principal
Wed, 09/11/13
From St. Alphonsus Parish School
When the bell rang for the start of the school year at St. Alphonsus Parish School, a new face welcomed students, teachers and parents. Mr. Matt Eisenhauer is the new principal of St. Al’s, and the…MORE
