Our very own Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles has just been recognized for her commitment to promoting "justice, equality and opportunity for all" through her voting record.
She received an "A" rating on the Racial Justice Report Card issued by the…MORE
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Leif Erikson Lodge scholarships now available, due March 31
Tue, 02/19/13
By Leif Erikson Lodge
Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1, Sons of Norway, Education Foundation announces the following 2013 scholarships. All completed applications, supporting documents, and recommendations must be POSTMARKED by March 31, 2013, to…MORE
Ballard High School students named film festival finalists
Mon, 02/18/13
Press release from Ballard High School's Video Production program
Nine works by students in the Ballard High School Video Production Program have been named finalists in the 17th Annual Derek Freese Youth Media Festival. This prestigious…MORE
For Ballard newspaper, a history of rebellion
Mon, 02/18/13
It’s no secret that Ballardites have an impulse for rebellion when it comes to their place in Seattle. There’s the constant threat of secession, the “Free Ballard” bumper stickers, the prideful ringing of the old town hall bell -- the slight…MORE
Volunteers show love for Golden Gardens on Community Cares Day
Fri, 02/15/13
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, or “Community Cares Day,” the community gave some love to Golden Gardens.
For the day, in a partnership between Carter Subaru, Seattle Parks and Recreation and Friends of Golden Gardens, volunteers removed invasive…MORE
Ballardites cautiously optimistic about SPU’s roadside rain garden project
Fri, 02/15/13
When it comes to “Phase II” of Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) roadside rain garden project, Ballardites are “Cautiously optimisitic.”
That’s the pulse the Ballard News-Tribune got from talking with residents who attended SPU’s open house…MORE
Fred Meyer donates $65k to Komen for the Cure
Thu, 02/14/13
By Elizabeth Wang
At the Ballard Fred Meyer, Fred Meyer associates presented a check for more than $65,000 to the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The sales-based donation funds were a result of…MORE
Victim looking for hit and run suspect
Wed, 02/13/13
On Sunday night, Feb. 10, a hit and run occurred in the Blue Ridge area around 8:15 p.m., totaling the victim's car.
The victim said that a red Nissan, possibly a Pathfinder, plowed in his 2010 Honda CRV parking in front of his home on NW…MORE
Putting a stop to human trafficking
Wed, 02/13/13
Human trafficking can happen to anyone, in any form, at any place.
Even Ballard.
No, The Ballard News-Tribune hasn’t uncovered a Ballard-based human trafficking circuit. But it doesn’t mean the crime isn’t happening.
Seattle…MORE
Central Ballard Residents Assoc. meeting postoned a week, will talk about Ballard transit study
Tue, 02/12/13
Just a quick notice to let you know that the Central Ballard Residents' Association will be postponed a week due to the holiday of love, Valentine's Day. (We know, you were hoping to bring your sweetie to talk about wonky, controversial Central…MORE
