Ballard - News

By Elizabeth Wang

Avid volleyball player, creative businesswomen and, foremost, inspirational teacher, Sally Moneda brought her passion for teaching into every aspect of her life.

“She was very quiet and humble, but there was this…MORE

Be on the lookout for incoming ballots for the Feb. 12 special election, which will have two items on it: Proposition 1, an operations levy; and Proposition 2, a capital levy. Both levies are for the Seattle School District, which is the only…MORE

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, 36th District's Rep. Reuven Carlyle, Rep. Gael Tarleton and nine other legislators signed onto a letter to Tyler Schroeder of Whatcom Planning and Development Services asking for full statewide review of any economic impacts…MORE

It looks like the notice slipped by us yesterday, but the burn ban is off again, as of 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21. Yes, this means you can burn your Christmas trees, roast chestnuts over an open fire and heat your hot cocoa with a small wood-fire…MORE

Police were able to resolve an apparent hostage situation which took place yesterday in Greenwood, according to the Seattle Police Department's Police Blotter.

At 6 p.m. on Jan. 21, officers responded to call from a friend of the victim…MORE

Later this week, crews will be working on the Ballard siphon replacement project located at Shilshole Ave NW and 20th Ave NW.

Crews will be digging small holes on the north and south sides of Shilshole Ave NW to locate existing underground…MORE

Old as it may be, the Ballard Bridge isn't so bad. Especially when you compare it with the overall condition of Seattle's bridges.

A report from the Seattle Department of Transportaton suggests that Seattle's bridges have a backlog of…MORE

Everyone heard the sirens, but few heard the story behind them.

On Nov. 20, 2012, at 8:23 a.m., Seattle Fire responded to a small boat fire at Shilshole Bay Marina. We reported on it that day, as everyone in the neighborhood could hear the…MORE

Well, it was fun while it lasted. But now a Stage 1 burn ban is back for King County, starting at 4 p.m. on Jan. 18, meaning no fires in wood-burning fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and no burning outdoors, including bonfires, campfires,…MORE

All photos by Zachariah Bryan

If there's one thing we can be certain of in this world, it's this: Kids love the new playground at the Salmon Bay Elementary and Middle School.

On Friday, Jan. 18, at about 8:30 a.m., kids, parents and…MORE