Wondering what all that art is doing at the Ballard Branch Library? Adams Elementary is throwing a fundraiser at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center on Saturday, March 28 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Being featured is art done by their very own…MORE
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Parks facilities to close two hours for meeting about last week's shooting
Wed, 03/13/13
Press release from Parks Department
Seattle Parks and Recreation will close all recreational facilities tomorrow, March 13, from 12:30 to 2:30 so that Parks employees can meet with their leaders and talk to Parks management about the…MORE
At open house for Downtown-Ballard transit study, Ballardites supportive but wary
Wed, 03/13/13
In Ballard, the promise of effective, efficient transit has been dangled over residents' heads since the monorail-craze.
Then there was RapidRide.
And now, a new transit study which would analyze the best way to bring high…MORE
Bill passed in House to allow wine, beer samples at farmers markets
Tue, 03/12/13
Update, April 9
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welle's bill to allow wine and beer samples at Farmers Markets all over the state is on its way to becoming law.
Senate Bill 5674 was passed in the State House of Representatives today in an 81-12…MORE
Fire at vacant house in Wallingford, most likely from transient's cooking fire
Mon, 03/11/13
Not in Ballard, but if you saw or heard some sirens while you were out and about today, it might've been for a fire at a vacant house in Wallingford. Seattle Fire Department's Fire Line Blog has the story:
"A fire at an abandoned home…MORE
Ballard no longer represented on Port Commission
Mon, 03/11/13
With Ballardite Gael Tarleton having left her position as Port Commission President to become a 36th District Representative in the Washington State Legislature, Ballard officially has no one on the commission representing the neighborhood,…MORE
Ballard District Council March 13 meeting: Meet new community officer, hear NSF proposals
Mon, 03/11/13
It's time for the monthly Ballard District Council this Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Ballard Branch Library.
While there are no heavy-hitting guest stars this time around, you will get the chance to meet your new community officer Tim Wear (a…MORE
Mayor to attend Ballard transit study open house tomorrow, March 12
Mon, 03/11/13
If it's one thing Mayor Mike McGinn wants to be known for in Ballard, it's helping to push through progress on the Ballard-Downtown high capacity transit corridor.
On Tuesday, March 12, 5-7 p.m. in the Ballard High School Commons (1418 NW…MORE
Still time to name two of the Woodland Park Zoo’s lion cubs
Sun, 03/10/13
Two of Woodland Park Zoo’s quadruplet lion cubs, born Nov. 8, need names. Enter the naming contest to win a zoo prize pack. Uo have until March 15. The zoo asks for Zulu or Sotho names for one male & one female to reflect a part of their…MORE
Heart attack at Golden Sunset Apartments
Sat, 03/09/13
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, the Seattle Fire Department responded to a 911 call at Golden Sunset, an apartment complex for people ages 62 and up across from the Ballard Locks.
As per rule for situations involving CPR…MORE
