Scenes from Central Ballard trick-or-treating
Another big turnout in central Ballard for the annual trick-or-treating event with neighborhood businesses. We saw trick-or-treaters of all sizes, a few hundred in all over the two hours. Here …
Month: October 2010
Gorgeous October sunrise in Ballard
Steven Thompson sent us this photo of a beautiful sunrise in Ballard that he took this morning near the Ballard Locks. You can see another sunrise photo here.
Stack those Jack-O-Lanterns!
Halloween is upon us and many houses around Ballard are decorated for the holiday. Check out this Halloween display of more than a dozen pumpkins stacked on top of each …
Ballard trick-or-treat map is getting attention
Earlier this week we posted a trick-or-treat map that Ballard resident John Tynes created to urge families to take their kids around the neighborhood on Halloween. The map has become …
Design Review meeting set for new development
Next month, the Design Review Board will take a look at the proposed development for 6559 15th Ave NW. Plans call for “a four-story building containing five live/work units with …
Time to register for the 4th annual Turkey Trot
The 4th annual Turkey Trot is a month away and registration is now open. The 2009 Turkey Trot The 5k jog, walk or run will once again be the morning …
Ballard Little League offering free pitching clinics
The 2011 Ballard Little League season is fast approaching and the coaches are hosting pitching clinics starting next month at the Salmon Bay Elementary East Gym (1810 NW 65th Street) …
Senator Murray tours small businesses in Ballard
In the final days leading up to her election battle with Dino Rossi, Senator Patty Murray made a stop in Ballard today to talk with small business owners along Market Street. …
Stepping Stone gets approval for sidewalk cafe’
The Department of Planning and Development has approved sidewalk seating for The Stepping Stone (5903 24TH Ave. NW). The outdoor seating will be five feet wide by 13 feet long, …
Urban Rest Stop comes under fire
The people behind a proposed low income housing development in Ballard quickly lost control of a community meeting Wednesday night as residents demanded answers about plans to bring an Urban …
Two suspects captured in police search
10:50 p.m. Two suspects fled a reported stolen vehicle in the vicinity of 65th St. and 14th Ave., triggering a widespread search to find them. Police brought in the Guardian …
West Woodland’s new playground, rain garden dedicated
West Woodland Elementary at 5601 4th Ave. NW dedicated its improved playground and new rain garden this morning. Here’s the student choir singing. And here’s Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith shaking …