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.
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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
The Skagit collapse -- Could it happen in Ballard?
Wed, 06/05/13
About two weeks ago, the I-5 Skagit Bridge suddenly collapsed when a truck with an oversized load struck a girder, setting off a frenzy of media speculation, political statements and general citizen worry.
The event has caused many to…MORE
Ballard Locks to close June 6 for saltwater drain inspection
Mon, 06/03/13
From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 6, allowing U.S. Navy divers to inspect a saltwater drain screen structure.
The structure,…MORE
Fremont street named after J.P. Patches
Sat, 06/01/13
Press release from Mayor Mike McGinn
Mayor Mike McGinn joined community members and Patches Pals to give the honorary name of “J.P. Patches Place” to North 34th Street between Fremont Avenue North and Troll Avenue North. Members of the…MORE
Two break-ins and fire at North Seattle marijuana dispensaries
Fri, 05/31/13
From SPD Blotter
Early on the morning of May 30, police were called to the scene of two break-ins and a suspicious fire at several North Seattle marijuana dispensaries, which continue to be popular targets for burglars.
The first…MORE
Development: Application in for demolition of Calvary Lutheran Church
Thu, 05/30/13
It was once said that for every bar that was built, a church was also created. Now, however, it seems the tables have turned on the sacred institutions.
We might have to turn that phrase into: "For every bar built on Ballard Ave and Market…MORE
