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Do you have volunteering superpowers like Ballard's hero, The Anchor?

Well, the City of Ballard may need you then. SeafoodFest, which takes place over the weekend of July 13-14, is looking for volunteers.

"We are looking for help…MORE

How dangerous is it to cross the intersections of Ballard?

In another interesting data piece from seattlepi.com, the intersection at 15th Ave NW and NW Market St in Ballard -- which probably has the widest amount of road to cross and has…MORE

Update, July 11

Eater.com confirms that the Copper Gate bar will be replaced by a new joint called Olaf's, bought by fans of The Viking Tavern, which closed across the street recently.

The name Olaf was inspired by the plucky…MORE

Press release from Hotel Ballard

Driving around the block looking for a parking space is now a thing of the past in Ballard with the opening of a new underground parking lot located beneath the Hotel, with more than 50 available spaces for…MORE

After successfully completing a five year lease at 8560 Greenwood Avenue North, Sip and Ship's second location (Ballard Sip and Ship is nearly 11 years old), Greenwood Sip and Ship has found a new home at 7511 Greenwood Avenue North.

"It…MORE

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

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

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

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

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