Tonight's the night for the monthly civic Ballardite get together.
The Ballard District Council will be meeting tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 14) at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballard Branch Library conference room. City Councilman Bruce Harrell will be…MORE
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Percy's now open for business
Tue, 11/13/12
Update, Aug. 20
The folks at Percy's (5233 Ballard Ave NW) went ahead and decided to open last night, as they originally planned.
Cocktails at Percy's are apothecary-inspired, leaning heavy on different herbs. Their cocktail menu…MORE
Buy art to support St. Alphonsus Parish School
Tue, 11/13/12
If you've been inside the Ballard Branch Library these past couple weeks, you've probably noticed all of the art on display.
That art, which was created by students at the St. Alphonsus Parish School for the 24th Auction and Gala, will be…MORE
One bus added to RapidRide D Line
Tue, 11/13/12
Starting today, Nov. 13, Ballard will be getting one more bus for it's RapidRide D Line; meanwhile, King County Metro's emphasis is improving the C Line to West Seattle.
Metro is adding two buses for the evening commute today, bringing the…MORE
UPDATE Community Advisory Committee to be formed for proposed Urban Rest Stop
Mon, 11/12/12
UPDATE Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m.: Low Income Housing Institute Executive Director Sharon Lee said that the advisory committee consists of a range of community stakeholders, from those who are concerned, to neutral, to supporters of the project. Their…MORE
What affects Ballard in City Council budget amendments
Fri, 11/09/12
For the most part, Seattle City Council didn't touch items affecting the Ballard area in their 2013-14 city budget deliberations, which they voted unanimously on today. The budget will be adopted officially on Monday, Nov. 19.
The biggest…MORE
Legislators demand thorough, state-wide review of coal port impacts
Fri, 11/09/12
Legislators have asked Gov. Christine Gregoire to take action and have the full, state-wide impact of coal trains studied.
In a letter sent on Wednesday, Nov. 7, seven state representatives, including Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-36), signed and…MORE
Almost time to trot, turkey-style; 6th Annual Turkey Trot coming up
Thu, 11/08/12
Thanksgiving morning, you can help feed families. All you have to do is trot.
The sixth Annual Turkey Trot, a 5k fun run or walk, will take place Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 22.
The run starts at 9 a.m. at 32nd Ave NW and…MORE
Central Ballard Residents Association tonight, Nov. 8, Greenways on agenda
Thu, 11/08/12
Live in Central Ballard? Or maybe you just want to know more about this thing they call a "greenway"?
Then head over to the Central Ballard Residents Association meeting tonight, Nov. 8, which will be held in Swedish Hospital, Conference…MORE
Shedding some light on pit bulls' bad rap
Thu, 11/08/12
By Elizabeth Wang
“Affectionate,” “friendly” and “lap dog” aren’t usually characteristics used to describe a pit bull. But increasingly, local pit bull owners are teaming up in an attempt to change the misconception of aggression many…MORE
