Six short films by students in the Ballard High School Video Production Program have been selected for the upcoming National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY).
This competitive festival showcases outstanding work by filmmakers age…MORE
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Land Use update: Ravioli Station adds a sidewalks cafe
Thu, 03/15/12
Frelard's Ravioli Station Trainwreck on 4620 Leary Avenue NW is adding a sidewalks cafe. An application submitted to the Seattle Department of Transportation was approved with modifications.
The approved dimensions are 6.5 feet by 20 fee…MORE
Ballard Po Dog now open
Wed, 03/14/12
UPDATE: The wait is over. Po Dog Ballard opened its door at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23rd, after fans have been waiting for the gourmet hot dog joint to open for months.
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Ballard Po Dog slated for opening…MORE
Ballard to host first annual Saint Patrick's Day Festival
Wed, 03/14/12
Ballard will be hosting its first annual Ballard Saint Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, celebrating the color green in all its meanings.
This fun-filled day will benefit various Ballard non-profits, in particular Sustainable Ballard,…MORE
Ballard pastor offers prayer to State Senate and Blessing of the Fleet
Wed, 03/14/12
On Monday, March 12, Pastor Erik R. Wilson Weiberg of Ballard First Lutheran Church made a trip down to the state Capitol in Olympia to give the Washington State Senate prayer.
Pastor Weiberg gave thanks for the beauty of Washington and…MORE
New curb ramps coming to 15th Avenue NW and NW 77th Street
Wed, 03/14/12
Seattle Department of Transportation paving crews plan will begin installing curb ramps on the west side of 15th Avenue NW at NW 77th Street on March 20.
The crews will close the parking lane and will break out one portion of the sidewalk…MORE
Volunteering full time: St.Luke's volunteers have fed the Ballard homeless for 23 years
Wed, 03/14/12
By Elizabeth Wang, Intern
Even in March the Seattle winters are still very cold, and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church provides a warm haven for homeless people around the Ballard area to eat, rest and hide from the rain.
Five days a…MORE
Ballard Bridge closures delayed by weather
Wed, 03/14/12
The contractor for the Ballard Bascule Bridge Painting Project had planned to begin closing a single southbound lane of traffic on the Ballard Bridge on Monday, March 12 and continuing on weekdays into April.
Now, delayed by weather, the…MORE
Two Ballard women step up seeking Rep. Dickerson's 36th District seat
Tue, 03/13/12
On Monday, 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.
With her announcement, Tarleton became the second…MORE
Neighborhood Projects Fund ideas, RapidRide D Line, and the future of public transit services to be discussed at tonight's Ballard District Council Meeting
Tue, 03/13/12
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include projects for the 2012 Neighborhood Projects Fund, RapidRide D Line, and the future of public transit services.
As…MORE
