Every week we pull police reports from the Seattle Police Department, and without fail, there are always multiple instances of burglaries in the Ballard area. It has some neighbors crying out that the neighborhood has, excuse the language, gone…MORE
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Remembering Gene, local barbershop owner, prankster
Mon, 06/17/13
By Elizabeth Wang
If you’ve ever walked down Northwest 65th Street and tried (but failed) to pick up a Super Glued quarter from the sidewalk, you’ve been prey to one of Gene’s practical jokes.
Owner of the Sunset Hill Barbershop,…MORE
Neighbors can apply for funds to help celebrate Night Out
Fri, 06/14/13
From Seattle Police Department
On August 6, 2013 Seattle neighborhoods will celebrate the annual Night Out event. If your neighborhood plans to participate, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has a fund available to support your Night Out…MORE
Fred is dead
Thu, 06/13/13
A car shooting up into flames is generally not a good thing for anyone.
For the owners of the car that burned up last night on 65th Ave NW across from the Ballard High School, however, it's like twisting the knife after being stabbed.…MORE
School Board Elections: Dean McColgan running for District 4
Wed, 06/12/13
Dean McColgan has entered the race for Seattle School Board representing District IV. He'll be running against Suzanne Dale Estey, an economic development consultant and Sue Peters, a writer and education activist.
District IV includes…MORE
Ballard District Council on June 12: Funding for traffic/ped improvements, Interbay zoning recommendations and more
Wed, 06/12/13
Ballard District Council takes place tonight (Wednesday, June 12) at the Ballard Branch Public Library, from 7 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. Depending on how our reporter feels (he's had a bit of a head cold) he might make an appearance.
Agenda
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School’s out, summer’s in, so watch out for underage drinking
Wed, 06/12/13
As school gets out, the weather gets drier and warmer and summer rolls in, its time for parents to think about their children and what they do at night. With nothing better to do, underage drinking can run rampant.
Recently, the Ballard…MORE
Greenway Update: Construction progresses along NW 58th St
Tue, 06/11/13
Construction is progressing for the Ballard Greenways, which will make residential roads along NW 58th St safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Seattle Department of Transportation sent along the following note giving an update on the various…MORE
Fender bender in front of St. Alphonsus Church
Sat, 06/08/13
If you were wondering what was slowing traffic along 15th, it was a car accident. What looks like a fender bender occurred out in front of the St. Alphonsus Church on NW 58th St and 15th Ave NW at approximately 6:12 p.m. An ambulance rolled right…MORE
Ballard High film students nominated for Emmy awards
Wed, 06/05/13
From Ballard High School
The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced nominees for the Northwest High School Awards of Excellence. These awards celebrate the most outstanding…MORE
