The second annual Dodge Rock 'n' Roll marathon takes place in Seattle this Saturday, which will affect Aurora Avenue, The Fremont Bridge, the Alaskan Way Viaduct, and the I-5.
Most road closures and detours will be in effect between the…MORE
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High-profile Ballard tree taken down - updated
Mon, 06/20/11
A rather high-profile Ballard tree has been cut down over the weekend, which came as a surprise to the surrounding businesses, Ballard District Council member, Rob Mattson and even Seattle City arborist, Nolan Rundquist, who usually handles cases…MORE
PNA to host Women's World Cup public viewing event
Fri, 06/17/11
From June 26 through July 17 the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) will once again turn their Community Hall into a World Cup fan fest extraordinaire: Roughly 20 soccer matches will be shown LIVE on a big movie screen as the US Women’s team…MORE
Ballard High School honored at 5th Avenue awards, wins Outstanding Orchestra in musical 'Cabaret'
Thu, 06/16/11
Ballard High School's production of "Cabaret" was well-received at the 5th Avenue Theatre Awards held at Benaroya Hall last week.
Ballard High School's pit orchestra won the 5th Avenue Theater Outstanding Orchestra Award for excellence in…MORE
WSDOT will not appeal referendum on SR 99 bored tunnel agreements
Thu, 06/16/11
The Washington State Department of Transportation announced today that it will not appeal the King County Superior Court decision to refer one section of a Seattle City Council ordinance to voters on the August ballot.
From the press…MORE
Voters jump at the opportunity for a chance to meet city council candidates; express concerns about parking taxes
Thu, 06/16/11
Close to 70 concerned citizens came out to Gas Works Park on June 15 for a chance to speak face-to-face with City Council candidates.
Presented by the Fremont, Green Lake, Greenwood and Wallingford Chambers of Commerce and North Seattle…MORE
Ballard SeafoodFest needs volunteers
Thu, 06/16/11
The 37th annual Ballard SeafoodFest is coming up on July 9th and 10th and the organizers are looking for help.
"We are looking for help with set-up and tear-down, selling raffle tickets, being part of the “green team” for recycling and…MORE
Student entrepreneur sells BHS letterman jackets for less
Thu, 06/16/11
Tylen Johnson, UW News Lab
Jesse Scott, a junior at Ballard High School has come with a plan to sell letterman jackets for less.
“I always wanted to get a letterman but they were so expensive. My grandpa thought it would be a great…MORE
Ray's Boathouse to host fundraiser for tornado-hit Missouri, a cause that hits home for Chef Peter Birk
Wed, 06/15/11
When the tornado hit Joplin, Missouri in May, the 13-year-old niece of Ray's Chef Peter Birk was home alone, hiding in a closet when the roof was ripped off and the house collapsed around her. Her mom (Birk's sister) was frantically trying to…MORE
Ballard High School DECA club presents Ballardopoly
Wed, 06/15/11
The Ballard High School DECA is creating a fully customized Monopoly-style game that celebrates Ballard.
Titled Ballardopoly, the game will become available for sale in the fall and will be distributed throughout the community. Proceeds…MORE
