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Viking Days, held at the Nordic Heritage Museum this past Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, brought in waves of Scandinavian loving people, from Ballard and beyond. It featured crafts, music and traditional foods from Scandinavian countries,…MORE

By Alysa Hullett, UW News Lab

Last Thursday evening, the Wedgewood Elementary playground was not filled with children, but adults eager to learn how to use their own backyards to mitigate the sewage and toxins that are regularly pumped…MORE

By Christy Wolyniak, contributor

UPDATE 7:05 p.m., Aug. 20: So far the fundraiser has raised $1160.35 in cash donations, which doesn't include credit card, check and direct deposit donations, according to Ryan Barber. The autographed…MORE

All branches of the Seattle Public Library system -- including the Ballard, Greenwood, Fremont and Green Lake branches -- will close Monday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 2 (as well as labor day on Sept. 3) due to citywide budget cuts. Regular…MORE

In an attempt to attract new younger members, the Ballard Lions club hosted a 1950’s “Mad Men” themed cocktail party Aug. 16 at a beach side property in Ballard.

Maggie Mallett, a coordinator for the Lions and member for over two years,…MORE

Do you have some extra time on your hands? Do you want to contribute to a vital service in the community? Well, today's your lucky day. The Greenwood Food Bank is on the hunt for a new, part time Warehouse Lead Volunteer. See below for Greenwood…MORE

The Volunteers of America Greenwood Food Bank is approaching a critical lack of food supply, according to a press release.

Currently the food bank has less than four distribution days of food. "The Greenwood Food Bank typically has a…MORE

Seattle Police Officer Garth Haynes, who used excessive force when he stepped on the head of a handcuffed man outside a Ballard nightclub on Dec. 12, 2010, will not be getting a suspension.

Instead, Police Chief John Diaz gave him more of…MORE

Starting at 9 a.m. this morning, the northbound lane on the Ballard Bridge will be closed again while crews continue work on the lights. There is no word yet on how long it will last, but expect delays again, especially if the bridge goes up.…MORE

If you go to farmers markets, you've probably seen him. Ballard, Fremont, Magnolia, Madrona, Queen Anne, Pike Place, or whatever other market you might frequent -- he's done it all, or just about.

His name is Howlin' Hobbit (www.…MORE