The Beaver Gymnastics team hosted Bothell, Skyline and Bellingham last night for a home meet. The young Ballard team placed second and coach Stephanie Gundel said the team did well.
"Overall, last night went well. One of our top girls had…MORE
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SDOT seeks feedback regarding the protection and preservation of street trees
Wed, 12/14/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation is seeking community feedback regarding protecting and preserving street trees.
A street tree is defined as any tree growing in a city right-of-way, whether it is improved or unimproved. In 2007…MORE
Sewer overflow, and homeless in Ballard to be discussed at the Ballard District Council tonight
Wed, 12/14/11
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include Combined Sewer Overflow, homeless in Ballard with Council Member Mike O'Brien.
As usual, the meeting will take…MORE
Young power couple ventures into Ballard
Tue, 12/13/11
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
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
