Residents are invited to build a free disaster preparedness starter kit, as well as learn other ways to keep themselves and their families safe in a disaster, at the Fremont Fair this Saturday, June 20.
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Peggy Sturdivant recognized for excellence in journalism
Wed, 06/17/15
The Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Ballard writer, Peggy Sturdivant, the second place honor for excellence in journalism for a column in a weekly paper.
For over 20 years the SPJ has…MORE
Apply now for funds to support neighborhood Night Out 2015 activities
Tue, 06/16/15
If your neighborhood needs funding to participate in the 31st Annual Night Out on August 4, the Neighborhood Matching Fund may be able to help. However, you’ll need to apply now to its Small Sparks Fund because the deadline is Monday, June 22 at…MORE
EPA and environmental groups toast Clean Water Rule at Fremont Brewery
Tue, 06/16/15
Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency met environmental groups and activists at Fremont Brewery on June 1 to toast changes to the Clean Water Act.
The Obama Administration released the Clean Water Rule last May, and…MORE
Ballard racer raises money for fishing non-profits in R2AK
Tue, 06/16/15
Team Elsie Piddock took first place in the first ever Race to Alaska last Friday afternoon (June12) and won the $10,000 prize by sweeping the race.
The team, made up of Al Hughes, Graeme Esarey and Matt Steverson, finished the race from…MORE
Road closures for pedestrian safety improvements at Third Avenue NW and NW 56th Street
Fri, 06/12/15
Safety improvements are coming to the intersection of Third Avenue Northwest, Northwest 56th Street and Northwest 55th Place. Construction will start on June 15th and will require two temporary closures of Northwest 56th Street and Northwest 55th…MORE
Academy nominates 18 Ballard High School filmmakers for Emmy awards, five films awarded
Wed, 06/10/15
The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) nominated 18 Ballard High School film students for High School Awards of Excellence. By the end of the ceremony, five awards were presented to Ballard High…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Eating eggs can be healthy
Tue, 06/09/15
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD Nutrition and fitness manager, Northwest Kidney Centers
Eggs have gotten a bad reputation in the last 20 years. But based on newer research, the American Heart Association now is happy if you have three or four eggs…MORE
Man with machete rampages in Ballard, hacks two people
Tue, 06/09/15
Seattle Police are on the look out for a man who attacked three people and assaulted another two with a machete in Ballard on May 29.
Police were dispatched to NW Leary Avenue and 15th Avenue NW and found three people picking up…MORE
New Chief Executive and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Swedish Ballard
Tue, 06/09/15
Swedish announced today that Brian Livingston, M.D., MBA, FACEP, current Vice President of Medical Affairs for Swedish First Hill, has been appointed Chief Executive and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Swedish Ballard. He will assume this…MORE
