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
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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
“Seeing the Light: Four Decades in Chinatown”
Wed, 05/25/16
Aside from his camera, most people wouldn’t think Dean Wong to be a photographer who has attracted the praise from the New York Times and the South China Morning Post. He’s not a large man. There’s some graying stubble on his chin. He wears faded…MORE
Mayor Murray seeks new members for Landmark Preservation Board
Thu, 05/19/16
Mayor Edward Murray is looking for four new members to serve on the Landmark Preservation Board in the following positions: Historian, Structural Engineer, Finance, and Real Estate.
The 12-member Landmark Preservation Board makes…MORE
Syttende Mai Parade attracts thousands to Ballard, some from Norway
Wed, 05/18/16
Thousands of people thronged the streets of Ballard yesterday for the annual 17th of May (Syttende Mai) parade.
People dresses in customary bunaders danced to traditional Scandinavian songs and spectators speaking Norwegian could be heard…MORE
Natural gas leak in Ballard after Utility struck gas line
Wed, 05/18/16
Seattle Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak in Ballard earlier this morning after a Seattle Public Utilities crew struck a gas line while installing a water pipe.
Around 10 a.m. SPU crews were digging at the 2000 block of N.W…MORE
Port of Seattle awards 13 grants to support tourism statewide
Wed, 05/18/16
Information provided by the Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle today announced the recipients of 13 grants to support tourism across Washington. The grants will fund nearly $100,000 in projects, from websites and advertising to booths at…MORE
Building a homes and a career: Ballard carpentry student builds homes for Othello homeless encampment
Wed, 05/11/16
A Ballard carpentry student is learning his trade by building houses for the Othello homeless encampment in Rainier Valley.
Anthony Heath is a student at the Seattle Central College Wood Technology Center, and part of their school…MORE
Homeless man dies of pneumonia in Ballard alley
Fri, 05/06/16
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died in the alleyway between Umpqua Bank and Johnny’s Ballard Shoe Services off 22nd Avenue N.W. on May 5.
They identified the man as 58-year-old Gary Oaks. Oaks died…MORE
Body found in alley off 22nd Avenue NW
Thu, 05/05/16
Police are investigating after they found a man dead this morning in the alleyway between Umpqua Bank and Johnny’s Ballard Shoe Services on 22nd Avenue N.W.
The initial call was made at 8:36 a.m. The caller reported a man down in the…MORE
