Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas:
Laughs to be had at Don Fleming's adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest"
Most of us may not remember The Tempest as being a particularly humorous play when we were…MORE
Ballard - News
Ship Canal bridges opening Friday morning; traffic delays in Fremont and Ballard
Fri, 03/02/12
Around mid-morning today, a large marine vessel is scheduled to depart Lake Union and move through the Ship Canal to Shilshole Bay. First the Fremont Bridge and then the Ballard Bridge will close to vehicle traffic while opening for the ship’s…MORE
Lizette Graden appointed new Chief Curator at the Nordic Heritage Museum
Thu, 03/01/12
Nordic Heritage Museum CEO Eric Nelson announced today that Lizette Gradén has been appointed Chief Curator for the Nordic Heritage Museum.
Gradén will be responsible for providing management of the Museum’s curatorial department…MORE
Four Leap Day babies born at Swedish/Ballard
Thu, 03/01/12
Four babies were born at Swedish's Ballard Family Childbirth Center on February 29.
These four children won't see another birthday until the next Leap Day on February 29, 2016.
The Leap Day babies are among 145 infants born at the…MORE
Long-term lane closure coming to southbound SR 99/Aurora Avenue North; congestion expected
Thu, 03/01/12
Drivers will face increased congestion for the next six weeks on southbound State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North approaching downtown Seattle. Anticipated backups begin March 6 when crews building the SR 99 tunnel narrow southbound Aurora from…MORE
Morning house fire leads to $145,000 in damage
Wed, 02/29/12
Seattle Fire Investigators determined that the Greenwood home that caught fire this morning suffered $145,000 in damage.
Shortly after 9 a.m., multiple fire trucks were dispatched to the 401 NW 95th Street where 10 to 20-foot flames were…MORE
Mayor tours Ballard Avenue; business owners complain about lack of parking
Wed, 02/29/12
Mayor Mike McGinn visited Ballard on Tuesday, February 28th, to visit some of the local businesses and hear from the owners before attending a public Town Hall meeting at The Ballard Landmark.
"I like getting out into the community. I…MORE
Ballard to benefit from Mayor's $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts
Wed, 02/29/12
As part of the Seattle Jobs Plan, Mayor Mike McGinn announced a $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts on Tuesday, February 28, part of which will benefit the forming of a Ballard Business Improvement Area.
"Our…MORE
Happy Leap Day!
Wed, 02/29/12
Happy Leap Day! You were given one extra day this year, so carpe diem!
Here are some fun facts about Leap Day.
- February 29th happens only every four years:
A leap day was added to the calendar to account for the added time…MORE
Ballard's Biggest Loser competition happening now at Edge Personal Training
Tue, 02/28/12
By Breanna Lai, UW News Lab
Dozens of Ballardites are stepping up to challenge their bodies and way of life by participating in the third annual Ballard Fitness Fest hosted by Edge Personal Training.
The competition kicked off on…MORE
