A little over two months since Seattle Coffee Works announced they signed a lease for the former Tully's space on the east side of the busy 22nd & NW Market Street corner, Starbucks announced they will move their current Market Street…MORE
Ballard - News
The Ballard Baker Rises to the Top
Tue, 01/10/12
Anyone with windows overlooking the streetcar tracks knew why so many men and a few women were boarding Ballard’s Streetcar No. 28 early in the afternoon of New Year’s Day 1931. It was a big day for the small community – a Ballard boy was on the…MORE
Ballard Bridge Painting: Only one more week of northbound lane closures
Mon, 01/09/12
The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation to paint the Ballard Bridge now expects to end the northbound lane closure by the end of the week. The full use of both lanes will greatly help the flow of traffic along this…MORE
Obituary: John Jay Wacker 1946-2012
Mon, 01/09/12
Born May 31, 1946 in Seattle, WA, John passed away January 1, 2012 at the age of 65.
He attended public schools in the Ballard/Greenwood area.
In December 1963 he was a passenger in an auto that struck a telephone pole just off…MORE
Ballard psychic foresees economic relief for Ballard but a dangerous fire looms
Mon, 01/09/12
Marjorie Young has possessed psychic abilities since she was only child. She would sense things about the people she interacted with and foresee events, often negative ones like death or illness.
"It came to a surprise to me that not…MORE
Update: Second Green Market Development Meeting cancelled
Fri, 01/06/12
Update: Wednesday's second pre-design community meeting for new Sunset Hill development has been cancelled due to weather.
Following last week's meeting, developer Bill Parks was going to present his ideas for the redevelopment of the…MORE
Three acts to battle onstage for a chance to be featured in Ghost Light Theatricals upcoming season
Fri, 01/06/12
Three acts will battle onstage for a chance of being featured as a full production in Ghost Light Theatrical's upcoming season, and it will be the audience who decides the winner.
In Ghost Light's sixth annual Battle of the Bards three…MORE
2012 to bring improvements for the homeless in Ballard
Thu, 01/05/12
The coming year will bring new developments and services to accommodate the homeless in Ballard.
The December meeting of the Ballard District Council surrounded the theme of homelessness and the city and non-profits announced various…MORE
Gregoire announces historic legislation for marriage equality in Washington state
Wed, 01/04/12
Standing before supporters of marriage equality, Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced she will introduce legislation that if passed, would allow same-sex marriages in Washington state.
“It’s time, it’s the right thing to do, and I will…MORE
Passing on the broom: Rudy McCoy to leave Ballard Clean Streets Program after more than a decade
Tue, 01/03/12
After keeping the Ballard streets clean, safe, and attractive for over a decade, Rudy McCoy, the friendly neighborhood caretaker, is leaving the Ballard Clean Streets Program.
Started by Ballard merchants, the program intended to keep the…MORE
