Heroes for the Homeless is joining forces with Other Coast Café to collect new or gently used outerwear for the most vulnerable members of our community.
"On any given night in King County, hundreds of people are homeless on the streets or…MORE
Ballard - News
At Large in Ballard: Tie Down Your Lines
Tue, 11/22/11
No one died during the construction of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. That was also a goal for a recent media tour during the annual two-week closure of the big lock chamber. Not only did the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) want all the…MORE
Taproot celebrates the holiday season with Beasley’s Christmas Party
Tue, 11/22/11
Taproot Theatre is getting into the festive spirit with their rendition of Beasley’s Christmas Party, running from November 25 to December 30.
“Brimming with hope and heart, this holiday tale will charm your whole family with its…MORE
Guide to socially responsible, sustainable, and local holiday shopping
Tue, 11/22/11
To help Ballard businesses and the environment, Orna Locker from Sustainable Ballard has come up with a list of gift ideas that support our local shops and are kind to Mother Earth.
"You don't have to compromise your values to shop for…MORE
Elephant predicts Cougars will win Apple Cup
Tue, 11/22/11
On Tuesday morning, Nov 22, Chai, the Asian elephant at the Woodland Park Zoo, predicted that the WSU Cougars will win the Apple Cup.
Chai was given the choice between a pile of Husky or Cougar treats and with disappointment Husky fans…MORE
Neighborhood Service Centers to close for Thanksgiving weekend
Mon, 11/21/11
Seattle’s Neighborhood Service Centers will close for the Thanksgiving holidays beginning Thursday, November 24. They will reopen on Monday, November 28. The six Centers are located in Ballard, Delridge, Southeast, University, Central, and Lake…MORE
Blitzer, Dasher and friends visit Swanson's Nursery
Mon, 11/21/11
Swanson’s Nursery is once again home to reindeer Blitzer and Dasher, who will be staying at the nursery until Christmas Eve.
This is the nursery’s ninth annual Reindeer Festival and each year they attract hundreds of kids.
There…MORE
Run for fun and food at the fifth annual Turkey Trot
Mon, 11/21/11
The fifth annual Seattle Turkey Trot is coming up this Thanksgiving Day. What better way than to kick of Thanksgiving with this fun, family-friendly event to benefit the Ballard Food Bank?
The fifth annual Seattle Turkey Trot is a 5K fun-…MORE
Slideshow: Yulefest brings holiday cheer early
Mon, 11/21/11
By Christy Wolyniak, contributor
Young and old squeezed through the halls of the Nordic Heritage Museum for the annual Yulefest last weekend. Fiddle music and delicious smells wafted through the halls, welcoming the many quest into the…MORE
Ten years later: Donna O’Steen’s family continues to look for answers
Sat, 11/19/11
Donna O'Steen's sister, Shirley Lacy, has cut out every article that mentions the murder of her sister. She keeps them in scrapbooks, which after ten years are filled with dozens upon dozens of articles, obituaries, vigil flyers, and pictures.…MORE
