Update, Aug. 19
We stopped by and snapped a picture of the location. We imagine that they'll be taking out some of the foilage to provide access to a view of the shoreline.
Original, July 18
Seattle Parks and Recreation and…MORE
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Sustainable Ballard a winner in Think Green Challenge
Thu, 07/18/13
From Sustainable Ballard
Acting as a neighborhood partner in Waste Management’s Think Green Challenge, Sustainable Ballard was recognized for its efforts to encourage neighbors to reduce the garbage they send to the landfill. Sustainable…MORE
Cavanaugh House at Ballard Locks turns 100
Wed, 07/17/13
From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Like an empress overseeing her nation, a 100-year-old house has been governing since the beginning above the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
In mid-1913, the Lockkeeper’s House…MORE
Ballard Tallman apartment building set to break ground in fall of 2013
Tue, 07/16/13
The new Ballard Tallman apartment building, which in April displaced several businesses, is set to break ground in the fall of 2013.
According to the land use bulletin, the Ballard Tallman apartments (5343 Tallman Ave NW) will be composed…MORE
Ballard Locks closing to marine traffic July 17
Tue, 07/16/13
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 17 for a monthly saltwater drain screen structure inspection.
The structure, immediately upstream of the locks, prevents salmon from entering…MORE
Three candidates vie for empty school board seat
Mon, 07/15/13
With Michael DeBell stepping down and not seeking reelection, there are now three newcomers vying for the School Board Director Position No. 4 in Seattle School District No. 1, representing Ballard Queen Anne and Magnolia. Primary Election…MORE
Ballard gets an Australian visitor
Mon, 07/15/13
Last week, the Ballard District Council had an exotic visitor: an urban planner from Australia who goes by the name of Andy Marlow.
Marlow was in town to glean ideas that might improve his own home city, Sydney. Marlow said the city is…MORE
Man fesses up to raping developmentally disabled woman at Ballard warehouse
Fri, 07/12/13
A man who lives in Des Moines was accused of raping a developmentally disabled woman at a Ballard warehouse, according to King County Superior Court records.
On April 24, 2013, a coworker witnessed James Neligan standing behind the victim…MORE
Central Ballard Residents Assoc. to discuss Ballard Commons Park at meeting tonight
Thu, 07/11/13
The Central Ballard Residents Association is tonight (Thursday, July 11). They will be discussing the Ballard Commons and how best to take care of it.
As usual, the meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Swedish Hospital Ballard Campus,…MORE
Police contact man connected to Salmon Bay Park child grabbing
Wed, 07/10/13
Update, July 11
The Seattle Police Department has released more information, via their police blotter blog.
Tuesday afternoon, police received a report that a man matching the description of the suspect was at Ballard Commons Park.…MORE
