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
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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
Historic house being physically moved to subdivide property lot
Tue, 02/12/13
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, a little before noon (so we're told by the construction workers) you can witness an entire house being moved. It sits on the corner of the 36th Ave NW and NW 64th St (3447 N.W. 64th St).
See that wide open hole in…MORE
Study of Ballard-to-Downtown high capacity transit corridor to begin soon
Tue, 02/12/13
Sound Transit is beginning their Ballard transit expansion study soon to figure out whether Ballard is a candidate for high capacity transit (HCT), e.g., light rail or street car.
For Ballard, which is tucked away in the northwest corner…MORE
Ballard District Council agenda for Feb. 13 meeting
Tue, 02/12/13
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, get ready for another Ballard District Council meeting. It will feature the introduction of a Ballard-to-Downtown high capacity transit study (which could mean light rail for Ballard); the Ballard District Council's much…MORE
