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
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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
Loyal Heights Elementary teacher recognized for making a difference in kids' lives
Thu, 05/30/13
Loyal Heights Elementary School First Grade Teacher Patricia Magnuson was one of 24 Puget Sound-area teachers who were recognized as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom during the 2012 NFL season.
A Symetra Hero is nominated by a principal,…MORE
Ballard Commons spray park to turn back on this weekend
Fri, 05/24/13
Who doesn't love a good spray of water at the local park on a warm summer day?
Ballard residents can get just that starting this weekend, when the spray park at Ballard Commons starts back up. Except, well, this weekend will be bringing…MORE
Teenagers recreate Fight Club at Golden Gardens, are broken up by police
Tue, 05/21/13
Apparently a bunch of teenagers decided to make like Edward Norton in the movie Fight Club and start their own real-life Ballard-based version. As you can imagine, police were not pleased. SPD's Jonah Spangenthal-Lee writes a compelling (read:…MORE
DUI driver collides with police car in East Ballard, tries to flee
Mon, 05/20/13
From SPD Blotter
An officer on patrol in North Seattle was struck by a hit and run drunk driver early this morning on 3rd Avenue Northwest.
At approximately 3:12 a.m. a uniformed patrol officer in a fully-marked Seattle Police car…MORE
Plans move ahead to build new North Precinct police station
Mon, 05/20/13
Residents who fall into the Seattle Police Department’s North Precinct, which includes the Ballard area, may soon see a new police station.
According to the city of Seattle, the existing North Precinct Police Station, built in 1984 to…MORE
