The Ballard Bascule Bridge is scheduled to be closed overnight for three weekends in a row beginning April 14 so that crews can paint the areas of the bridge that are not accessible when the spans are in the down position.
Closures will be…MORE
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Bus riders and County roads left in the dust after Legislature’s inaction to support sustainable funding for transportation
Wed, 04/11/12
Senate Bill 6582 and House Bill 2751 are sitting on the shelf, leaving the future of bus rider commutes and the maintenance of County roads unknown. King County Executive Dow Constantine plans to address the County Council.
“The people of…MORE
Fuse Washington selects Ballard resident for early endorsed candidate
Wed, 04/11/12
Fuse Washington released its early endorsements for the 2012 elections Wednesday, April 11. This is the second time that Fuse has done early endorsements, supporting Ballard resident, Noel Frame in her race for the 36th Legislative District.…MORE
Update: RapidRide work along 15th Avenue NW
Tue, 04/10/12
Preliminary work continues on Wednesday, April 11 along 15th Avenue NW to prepare for the RapidRide D Line in Ballard.
Work will consist of moving existing bus shelters and bus stops to make way for the installation of the RapidRide stops…MORE
Pick your wiener!
Mon, 04/09/12
A punked-out French bulldog is the mascot for Po Dog, which just opened up their new location in Ballard at 2014 NW Market Street. This restaurant takes ‘hot dog stand’ to a new level, daring weenies to be dangerous and eat a real hot dog already…MORE
Eggcited children scavenge for treasures in Ballard annual Easter egg hunt
Mon, 04/09/12
By Maggie Thorpe UW News Lab
On a crisp, sunny Saturday morning, families from Ballard gathered at the Ballard Community Center for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over a hundred children came with baskets and bunny ears to collect candy and…MORE
Ballard High hoopsters play against staff once again
Sun, 04/08/12
By Jessica Yuwanto UW News Lab
Last Friday, April 6, Ballard High School held its second annual Students vs. Staff basketball game. The gym was packed with locals eager to see if the students would avenge last year’s loss.
But…MORE
Easter events for Ballard kids
Fri, 04/06/12
Looking for a way to entertain the kids over Easter weekend? Check out the following egg hunts and spring events:
- Seattle Community Centers will be hosting their annual Spring Candy and Egg Hunt events Easter weekend. Intended for kids…MORE
For the love of the game: adults volunteer to foster the next generation of baseball players
Fri, 04/06/12
Ballard is home to the oldest Little League in the City of Seattle. Since 1954, Ballard kids have spent their spring days on the local fields learning how to throw, catch, and bat; making friends; and most of all, falling in love with America's…MORE
City Council President Sally Clark addresses green space issues at Groundswell NW's annual meeting
Fri, 04/06/12
By Anne Marije-Rook
Groundswell NW held its annual meeting last week at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club. Now in its 22nd year, the organization dedicates its time and efforts to create community parks and habitat in NW Seattle. They've…MORE
