The interactive Halloween map for Ballard is back again this year, aimed at helping neighbors figure out where the best areas are for trick-or-treating. As always, the downtown businesses in Ballard will be handing out candy inside and outside their shops and restaurants from 4 to 6pm — participating businesses will have a “Participating Merchant” […]
Crown Hill dentistry burglar arrested, police search for second suspect
Police have arrested a burglary suspect and are searching for the second after a break-in at Seattle Crown Hill Dental (1421 NW 85th St) on Sunday night. According to the SPD Blotter, the burglary happened at 9pm on Oct. 14. The owner of the dentistry received an alarm notification from her office, and alerted police. “When […]
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Valdok begins leasing apartments in central Ballard
One of Ballard’s largest apartment developments, Valdok, has begun leasing their luxury apartments that span both sides of NW 56th St at 17th Ave NW. They’re also some of the city’s most high-tech apartments, with the top-floor units of each building geared with voice-activated controls through Amazon’s Alexa device. Valdok, owned by LMC, consists of […]
Ballard man takes Diagon Alley creation to Camp Korey
Last year’s Diagon Alley creation in Ballard was a huge hit: thousands of people from around the city came to visit Jonathan Chambers’ Harry Potter installation at his home in Whittier Heights. Now, he’s building another Diagon Alley installation at Camp Korey in Mt Vernon, which will be open for a preview this coming weekend […]
Six Ballard High films nominated for national award show
Ballard High School film students are getting some much deserved recognition for their talents: several films have been nominated for national film production awards. The National Academy of Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has nominated six BHS students’ films for National Student Production Awards. There were nine total regional nominees, selected from four northwestern states and […]
Ballard Brothers gets a new mural
Ballard Brothers Seafood & Burgers (5305 15th Ave NW) has repainted their restaurant and added a Henry mural to pay homage to the Ballard High School Beavers. Ballard Brothers owner and chef Drew Greer says they painted the entire restaurant its original BHS colors, with the addition of local muralist Henry’s artistic touches. “Thought you […]
Weekend events in and around Ballard
There are quite a few events happening around Ballard this weekend, and some beautiful weather in the forecast. Here are a few of the highlights: Friday, Oct. 12 Ballard Senior Center Rummage Sale, 9am – 4pm. The two-day event is the final rummage sale of the year, and a massive fundraiser for the center. They’ll […]
Closer look at 134-unit apartment building that will replace Mac’s Upholstery
Earlier this year, we reported that Mac’s Upholstery (5011 15th Ave NW) will be replaced by an apartment building. We now have a better idea of what that apartment building, called Ponte, will look like. Designed by Hybrid Architecture, the five-story, 134-unit building will be two interlocking L-shaped buildings with a courtyard, with 33 small […]
‘Prolific’ car thieves arrested in Ballard
Seattle Police have arrested two suspects with an impressive history of grand theft auto. According to Seattle Police, the pair stole a Toyota SUV in SODO on Oct. 8, switched out the license plates, and began using the vehicle to commit new crimes. On Oct. 10, the Major Crimes Taskforce (MCTF) located the vehicle in […]
Crown Hill Urban Village community planning workshop is Saturday
If you’re keen to get involved in community planning for Crown Hill, you might want to join an upcoming workshop series at the Crown Hill Center, the first of which is this Saturday, Oct. 13. from 9:30am to 11:30am. The year-long workshop series is hosted by the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development — this […]
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