Great progress by demolition and construction crews means the Alaskan Way Viaduct is expected to reopen midday Saturday between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel, a move expected to help relieve recent regional traffic…MORE
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Ballard Halloween events and safety tips
Fri, 10/28/11
Halloween weekend is upon us and there are events happening throughout the city starting this evening:
FRIDAY:
Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering numerous Halloween activities throughout the city this month. These events are…MORE
Pumpkin Bash and trick-or-treating wrap up zoo's Autumn Fest
Fri, 10/28/11
Autumn Fest will come to a close with pumpkins for the animals, trick-or-treating, and live entertainment for little goblins and ghosts at Woodland Park Zoo’s popular Pumpkin Bash.
Pumpkin Bash celebrates fall with a repertoire of animal…MORE
After final inspections Full Tilt Ice Cream officially opens at noon
Fri, 10/28/11
While Full Tilt celebrates the release of the Transformers pinball machine and a soft opening of their new Ballard location last week, they weren't officially opened as an ice cream shop due to final inspections.
But they announced on…MORE
National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct 29th
Fri, 10/28/11
On Saturday, Oct 29, the Seattle Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and…MORE
Gregoire announces budget reduction alternatives; Rep. Dickerson hopes the shock will awaken Washington
Thu, 10/27/11
Today Gov. Chris Gregoire announced a set of budget-reduction alternatives to respond to the continuing shortfall of state revenues. As a result of declining revenues, the state of Washington has already reduced per capita spending to its lowest…MORE
Ballard-made cycling apparel pays tribute to a pre-spandex cycling era while addressing the functional and aesthetic needs of the modern bicyclist
Thu, 10/27/11
Clothing won't protect bicyclists from the La Nina weather expected for this winter but the right clothing can help you be more comfortable and looking fashionable.
Handbuilt in Ballard and sold at Hub and Bespoke in Fremont, Telaio Wool…MORE
Jim McDermott to host 'Coffee with Your Congressman' event in Ballard
Wed, 10/26/11
Congressman Jim McDermott is hosting a "Coffee with your Congressman" event in the Ballard this weekend.
Taking place at Cupcake Royale/Verite Coffee, McDermott invites Ballardites to join him for a cup of coffee and to exchange thoughts…MORE
Newly opened Highliner Pub & Grill to serve the freshest catch of fish in town
Wed, 10/26/11
The Highliner Pub & Grill opened its doors last Friday and has been seeing a steady stream of customers since.
Previously known as the Highliner Tavern, the business acquired new ownership over the summer with a new coat of paint,…MORE
Ballard's Tom Nissley to compete for a quarter of a million dollars in Jeopardy's Tournament of Champions
Wed, 10/26/11
Jeopardy! is reuniting 15 of its recent champions for a head-to-head competition for a chance to win a quarter million dollars. One of these champions is Ballard's Tom Nissley, who became the third-highest winning Jeopardy player ever last…MORE
