By Greg McCorkle
An estimated 3,000 people from all over the state of Washington converged on the capitol building yesterday to voice their opinion over proposed cuts to education, social, and health services. Many unions, such as the WEA…MORE
Ballard - News
Roadway improvements to start on NW 80th Street this week
Tue, 11/29/11
Work will begin this week to replace approximately a dozen broken concrete panels in the roadway on NW 80th St between 6th Ave NW and 12th Ave NW. Crews hope to take advantage of the dry weather anticipated over the next couple weeks and…MORE
Josef Frank exhibition to open December 2 at Nordic Heritage Museum
Tue, 11/29/11
The Nordic Heritage Museum announced today the opening of a new "thought-provoking" exhibition.
"The Enduring Designs of Josef Frank" opens December 2 and will run through Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Austrian-born designer and…MORE
Ballard's Salish Sea Trading Co-op ends season with purchase from Mayor Mike McGinn
Tue, 11/29/11
Ballard's Salish Sea Trading Co-op ended its 2011 Community Supported Agriculture season last week with a purchase from Mayor Mike McGinn.
Salish Sea Trading Cooperative, a Ballard non-profit, relies on wind and tide to transport locally…MORE
Emerald City Orchids to open café before year's end
Tue, 11/29/11
Emerald City Orchids (ECO), one of the Northwest’s lone orchid growers and distributors, is now going to offer espresso and lunch at their Ballard retail shop. Emerald City Orchids plans to open their new café in mid-December.
Entrepreneur…MORE
Strong gains for Seattle schools
Mon, 11/28/11
Seattle Public Schools made strong progress during 2010-2011, said Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield today in her State of the District address. She pointed to student improvements in reading and math, as well as an increase in the four-…MORE
Ballard Film Nite to showcase local young film talent
Fri, 11/25/11
On Saturday, Nov 26, a variety of short films made by local talent will hit the big screen at the Sunset Hill Community Club for its Third Annual Ballard Film Nite.
The evening will be packed with works by local film makers, some as young…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Thousands kick off the holiday season with a running start
Thu, 11/24/11
Ballard hosted the fifth annual Seattle Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning and thousands laced up their running shoes for the 5K run and walk to benefit the Ballard Food Bank.
The fun-run or walk took people from 32nd Avenue NW and NW…MORE
'Beverly's Daughter', new in Ballard, holds month-long open house to share its story and products
Wed, 11/23/11
New Ballard retailer, Beverly’s Daughter, is holding a month-long open house to share their story and products.
Inspired by one woman’s experience caring for her mother throughout the advanced stages of her life, Beverly's Daughter aims…MORE
Argosy Christmas Ships to visit Ballard
Wed, 11/23/11
The Argosy Christmas ships will be back in Ballard this December.
The Argosy Christmas Ship festival is a holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition for 62 years. Its main purpose is to bring communities together to celebrate…MORE
