The Ballard Carnegie Free Library made its first step Wednesday to becoming an official landmark.
Though opposed by owner Karoline Morrison, the building was unanimously nominated at the Landmarks Preservation Board meeting on Wednesday,…MORE
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Drive less, get free Orca card
Wed, 09/19/12
Have you thought about wanting to make the switch to transit, but didn't quite want to pay the price for the convenience of an Orca card? Now is your time for a smooth transition, as King County Metro will provide free Orca cards to anyone who…MORE
Whittier Elementary annual giving campaign going on through Fri, Sept. 28
Wed, 09/19/12
Whittier Elementary's Annual Giving Campaign started Monday, Sept. 17, and will be going on through Friday, Sept. 28.
All donations will support artists-in-residence, the school library, the school nurse, Science on Wheels, Writers in the…MORE
Bus schedule changes are coming Ballard's way
Tue, 09/18/12
Coming September 29, the Ballard area will be seeing a lot of changes to their bus schedule, and Ballardites may take some time getting used to it. At a Ballard District Council meeting, District Coordinator Rob Mattson said that the Northwest…MORE
Ballard in Mayor's plan to fund light rail study
Tue, 09/18/12
Last week, Mayor Mike McGinn announced an ambitious plan to dedicate $6 million to study light rail and high capacity transit which would connect various neighborhoods in Seattle.
Ballard is a part of that deal.
In the 2012-13…MORE
Ballard Lions partners with community to create new Sensory Garden portion
Tue, 09/18/12
By Ballard Lions Club
September 22, the Ballard Lions will partner with others in our community to build a new section of the Sensory Garden, currently under development adjacent to the Rose Garden at Woodland Park Zoo.
The new…MORE
Blogger calls to support nomination of Ballard Free Carnegie Library
Mon, 09/17/12
Eugenia Woo, who runs "MAin2," Seattle's historic preservation blog, has put out a call for community members to support the nomination of the Ballard Free Carnegie Library as an official landmark.
In part, this is in reaction to an essay…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Happy 50th birthday Shilshole Marina
Sat, 09/15/12
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In 1962 Shilshole Bay Marina was formally dedicated during Seattle’s World Fair – Century 21, and offered moorage for 1500 boats. The marina's 50th birthday was celebrated Friday evening, Sept. 14, in…MORE
Ballard Boys & Girls Club says thank you to Regal Cinemas
Fri, 09/14/12
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club wanted to pass along a "BIG THANK YOU" to Regal Cinemas, who not only donated to and supported the club this summer, but even went as far as to give kids a movie and tour.
The All Girls Tech Camp visited…MORE
Boys & Girls Club CEO apologizes, answers questions in letter
Thu, 09/13/12
By Calvin Lyons, CEO of Ballard Boys & Girls Club of King County
To the Ballard Boys & Girls Club community:
I am so sorry for any distress that the recent news about Club Director Mark Hendricks transfer to Federal Way has…MORE
