A nautical drone company with a workshop in Ballard is making waves in the drone industry, and their sailing drone could help lead to breakthroughs in marine research.
Navocean has developed two self-navigating drone sailboats, the Nav2…MORE
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King County welcomes new director of police oversight
Mon, 06/20/16
The Metropolitan King County Council announced today the hiring of Deborah Jacobs as Director for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO), an independent government agency with responsibility for reviewing complaints relating to the King…MORE
Bergen blossoms in Ballard: Flora Metamorphicae on display at Secret Garden Books to celebrate summer
Mon, 06/20/16
Information provided by Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association
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Naked Fremont Solstice Paraders brave brisk start to summer
Mon, 06/20/16
Thousands of Solstice celebrators were out on the streets of downtown Fremont on June 18, giving a good showing of enthusiasm for the start of summer.
The parade started at 3 p.m. at Third and Leary Way and parade openers, 1500 Solstice…MORE
O’Brien proposes legislation to open door for more cottages and small dwellings
Tue, 06/07/16
In order to address density and growing need for housing City Councilmen Mike O’Brien has released a proposal for legislation that would change the municipal code to allow more flexibility for building small detached dwelling units.
After…MORE
Sen. Carlyle calls Columbia River train derailment a ‘wake up call’
Tue, 06/07/16
A train moving highly volatile Bakken oil derailed Friday June 3 near Mosier, Oreg. in the Columbia River Gorge prompting emergency evacuations and road closures after the material caught fire.
Eleven cars out of the 96-car Union Pacific…MORE
23rd ‘Ballard Crit’ draws crowds over weekend
Mon, 06/06/16
Crowds gathered on closed streets and sidewalks at Ballard Avenue N.W. and 20th Avenue N.W., spilling out of bars, restaurants and cycle shops to catch the 23rd annual Criterium in Ballard on June 4.
Hundreds of people gathered to witness…MORE
Driver arrested after fatal Ballard collision
Wed, 06/01/16
Information provided by Seattle Police Department
Seattle Police Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) are investigating a fatal collision that killed one man early Sunday morning in Ballard.
Shortly before 2:00 AM, officers…MORE
Ballard Natural Drainage Systems project set to finish this fall
Tue, 05/31/16
The Ballard Natural Drainage Systems project is underway and is on track to be completed in fall 2016. The timeline for the project is on the project website and was shared in the original construction notice. Please note that the schedule has…MORE
New snack shack offering sweet treats on Seaview Avenue opens this weekend
Fri, 05/27/16
A North Seattle couple known for making an old Dutch favorite is taking up shop on Seaview Avenue in Ballard.
Miri’s Snack Shack, located in the once ice cream RV-shack neighboring Un Bien and Surf Ballard at 6300 Seaview Ave. N.W., is…MORE
