The small locks at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks may be closed for repairs at the moment but the show must go on!
The 23rd Annual Free Summer Concerts and Events is in full swing and will bring entertainment to the Carl S. English…MORE
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Rescued penguin chick named after protector
Thu, 06/14/12
The Woodland Park Zoo named a two-month old rescued penguin chick yesterday in honor of the little hero who saved it as it was hatching.
While enjoying the penguin exhibit, the little boy alerted the keeper that he could see an egg on a…MORE
UPDATED: Leif Erikson turns 50
Wed, 06/13/12
Fifty years ago, Seattle welcomed the statue of Leif Erikson to Shilshole Marina on Norway Day at the Seattle World’s Fair.
On Sunday, the Port and Leif Erikson International Foundation (LEIF) celebrated the statue's 50th anniversary with…MORE
Parking Reform: one size does not fit all
Tue, 06/12/12
As the Seattle City Council considers a number of reforms to the city-wide land use development regulations, a number of Ballard neighborhood groups are joining together to demand more time and study be given to the reforms.
Intended to…MORE
A chat with King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, responding to emergencies, and more at tonight's District Council Meeting
Mon, 06/11/12
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include a chat with King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, responding to emergencies in Ballard, and more.
As usual, the meeting…MORE
Healthy smiles abound at Ballard NW Senior Center
Mon, 06/11/12
By Deanna Duff, contributor
Ballardite Jan Loder is creating happy, healthy smiles at the Ballard Northwest Senior Center. Loder, a registered dental hygienist, founded Healthy Pearls for Seniors in 2010, which is a mobile dental care unit…MORE
City to study potentially widening sidewalks on Ballard Bridge
Mon, 06/11/12
Tom Fucoloro from Seattle Bike Blog informs the Ballard News-Tribune that the city is beginning a study to try to assess what opportunities exist for widening the sidewalks on the Ballard Bridge. The study, which is at least five months from…MORE
UPDATE: Small lock closed for two weeks due to boat crash
Mon, 06/11/12
The small lock at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will be closed two weeks for repairs following Sunday's boat crash.
The small lock was damaged when a vessel malfunctioned and could not disengage its engines on Sunday afternoon, hiting the…MORE
From Grey to Green: green space advocates celebrate 15 years of play in Webster Park
Mon, 06/11/12
On Saturday, June 9th, neighbors gathered at Webster Park for a festive celebration of the park's 15 years of play and Groundswell's 20th year of incorporation.
Webster Park, just west of the Nordic Heritage Museum, holds a special place…MORE
Coffee with the Candidates: Gael Tarleton promises to deliver
Fri, 06/08/12
In March, Port of Seattle Commission President Gael Tarleton announced that she is seeking the 36th district house seat to be vacated by State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, D-Seattle.
The Ballard News-Tribune met with the Ballardite over a cup…MORE
