Ballard - News

There will be a design review meeting tonight at Ballard High School, 6:30 p.m., to discuss the construction of a four-story, 27-unit apartment building at 1436 NW 62nd St.

It will replace a single family structure at the same place.

Finally, over six years after planning first started, the old Ballard library building at 5711 24th Ave NW -- and formerly the home of Abraxus Books -- is getting demolished. Today.

Going in the space will "Ballard West," be a six-story…MORE

Friday, Aug. 23

Outdoor Movie at Shilshole Bay Marina

What: Port of Seattle presents the second annual, FREE Movies at the Marina nights! Bring your friends, family, and a blanket to the marina plaza for outdoor movie fun. Chairs…MORE

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., August 28 to complete last week’s monthly saltwater drain screen structure inspection.

U.S. Navy divers…MORE

So, we all know that construction of the Burke Gilman Trail through the Missing Link is going to take a while, in light of the latest Environmental Impact Statement process.

In the meantime, the Seattle Department of Transportation has…MORE

By Ken Robinson

Beginning with the issue of Sept. 6, your local paper will take on a new look. We are combining all the elements of your community paper with those of neighboring communities in a package called The Westside Weekly.

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In a new series of advertisement short films called WeAreSteadfast, Caffe Vita tells the story of Edith Macefield, and the people who remember and have been inspired by her.

If you don't know the story, Edith Macefield gained worldwide…MORE

The man who committed the rape of a disabled woman in Crown Hill last month is not unfamiliar with the law.

Jeremy D. Ondracek has a long history of crimes, including assault, burglary, domestic violence, theft, alcohol and drug offenses,…MORE

One small step for turtle. One giant leap for all turtle-kind.

Or, well, at least for the Western pond turtle.

Working in conjunction, the Woodland Park Zoo and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released more than 100…MORE

From Office of Arts and Culture

Grassroots event organizers have an opportunity to apply for $1,200 grants to support 2014 festivals and community cultural projects happening in neighborhoods across Seattle through the Neighborhood &…MORE