Seattle police officer Garth Haynes has been charged with fourth-degree assault, in connection with an off-duty incident outside Ballard's BalMar Bar and Lounge in December of last year.
A bystander capture Officer Haynes on camera as he…MORE
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Schedule of events for the 37th annual Ballard SeafoodFest
Fri, 07/08/11
Tonight's SeafoodFest Kick-Off BBQ starts the 37th Annual Ballard SeafoodFest and there's plenty more fun and food ahead in this entertainment-filled weekend.
Some of the special attractions include the Lutefisk Eating Contest,…MORE
Mockingbird Society honors Kohl-Welles for her support of foster youth
Fri, 07/08/11
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, along with several other state legislators, received the Mockingbird Society's "Legislative Champion" award last week at the Seattle-based organization's annual Foster Youth & Leadership Summit. The legislators were…MORE
Majestic Bay Theatre now selling tickets for the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Thu, 07/07/11
The final chapter of the Harry Potter films will premier at 12:01 a.m. on July 15 at Majestic Bay Theatre in downtown Ballard.
The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the culmination of a decade-long movie franchise and Majestic Bay Theatre…MORE
Bargains and discounts spilling into Ballard streets
Thu, 07/07/11
The largest and oldest sidewalk sale in Seattle is taking place in Ballard right now.
The annual four-day Ballard Sidewalk Sale has been going on for over 40 years and coincides with the Ballard SeafoodFest.
Staff manning discount…MORE
Missing Link completion approved
Thu, 07/07/11
The Seattle Hearing Examiner has approved the plans to complete the "Missing Link" of the Burke-Gilman Trail, after deciding that the proposal does not create a significant adverse impact to the environment.
This decision was made after…MORE
Reminder: The Vikings are coming!
Thu, 07/07/11
The annual family-friendly Viking Days festival is this weekend at the Nordic Heritage museum.
The Viking Days celebration features Scandinavian food, entertainment, music, craft vendors, Viking re-enactments, craft demonstrations, and…MORE
Seattle School Board approves $577.7 million budget for 2011-12
Thu, 07/07/11
Last night, The Seattle School Board unanimously approved a $577.7 million budget that reflects $45.5 million in cuts, including the elimination of 90 central office positions and unpaid “furlough” days for non-represented central office staff.…MORE
Ballard SeafoodFest Kick-off BBQ to benefit Seattle Fishermen's Memorial
Wed, 07/06/11
On Friday, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce and Friends will host the third annual Ballard SeafoodFest Kick-Off BBQ to benefit the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial.
It’s an important event for the Chamber, as well as the community, to honor…MORE
Ballard students make UW's Dean's List
Wed, 07/06/11
Numerous students from the Ballard area have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for Spring Quarter.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point…MORE
