Ballard - News

The world's largest-diameter tunnel boring machine won't start digging beneath Pioneer Square until 2013, but the public won’t have to wait until then to dig into the State Route 99 Tunnel Project or the historic neighborhood where the record-…MORE

On Saturday, Dec 3, more than 3,000 Washington students will compete in FIRST® LEGO® League regional qualifying tournaments across the state.

One of these tournaments will take place right here in Ballard.

Ranging from ages 9 to 14…MORE

Swedish Medical Center announced that the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has designated three of its campuses – Ballard, First Hill and Cherry Hill – to provide stroke care.

The Washington State DOH Emergency Cardiac and…MORE

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

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

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 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 (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

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

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