Named among Seattle's Most Influential People of 2011 by Seattle Magazine, Chris Pardo, 32, and fiancée Laura Olson, 28, are working on building their own business empire. They opened three new Seattle restaurants and bars in 2010 and another…MORE
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Northwest Boychoir to perform in Ballard on Sunday
Mon, 12/12/11
This year, Northwest Boychoir celebrates 33-years of holiday concerts with "Festival of Lessons & Carols", a holiday concert series that showcases the 90-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle.
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Thaiku and Fu Kun Wu to close on December 23 due to property dispute
Mon, 12/12/11
Ballard Avenue's beloved Thaiku and its bar Fu Kun Wu will be closing after ten years due to ongoing dispute with the property owner causing the establishment to be displaced. Thaiku and Fu Kun Wu’s last full day of operation is Friday, December…MORE
Green light for Hjarta II
Mon, 12/12/11
Phase two of the Hjarta development is moving forward after the environmental review found the project applicable.
The proposal for a seven-story structure containing 102 residential units above four live work units on 1537 NW 56th St…MORE
Talented but poor, Ballard musician calls for better support for Seattle musicians
Fri, 12/09/11
Ballardite William Charney is a Grammy-nominated musician and composer whose discography is extensive and talent priceless yet undervalued.
Retired after a successful 30-year-career as a social activist, scientist, and organizer in the…MORE
Ballard writers to sign books at Secret Garden tonight
Fri, 12/09/11
Ballard Writers will hold a group book signing event at Secret Garden Book Store in Ballard tonight at 7 p.m.
This is an opportunity to discover local authors and knock out some holiday shopping at Ballard's local book store.
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Dept of Ecology, Ballard's Furniture Spa settle hazardous waste appeal
Fri, 12/09/11
Ballard furniture stripping company will pay $45,200 to the Department of Ecology under an agreement to settle an appeal of a larger penalty issued earlier this year for hazardous waste violations, the Department of Ecology announced on Dec 7.…MORE
Holidays at Anthony's means Lutefisk season
Fri, 12/09/11
Looking for a special Scandinavian way to celebrate the holiday season with your family or friends?
Anthony's HomePort is once again serving its traditional Lutefisk dinner this holiday season.
Anthony’s Lutefisk comes from Olsen…MORE
Traffic Advisory: Holiday events and Seahawks game to draw large crowds
Fri, 12/09/11
In the late afternoon on Saturday, December 10, an estimated 10,000 people are expected to enjoy the free Annual Green Lake “Pathway of Lights” event. On Sunday morning, no less than 13,000 children and adults will brave the cold as they gather…MORE
Ballardite arrested in "Occupy K Street" protest in Washington DC
Wed, 12/07/11
A Ballard resident was arrested for civil disobedience in Washington DC today, after thousands of people converged for a major demonstration on the street that means high-powered corporate lobbyists — K Street in Washington DC. The arrests came…MORE
