Design Review meeting for old library site
Next Monday, the Design Review Board will hear more about the proposed six-story apartment building called “Ballard West” that may replace the old library at 5711 24TH Ave NW. According …
Month: November 2010
‘Surviving the Streets’ clothing drive underway
The 2010-2011 winter is supposed to be snowy and cold, which may not be easy for Seattle’s homeless population. National Drycleaners (8757 Holman Rd NW) has teamed up with Real …
Ballard Best BBQ replaces Chai House
The former Chai House at 5463 Leary Ave NW is now Ballard Best BBQ. The menu includes chicken, pork, beef, beef short ribs and pork ribs. They also serve bbq …
Turkey Trot T-shirt deadline Tuesday
If you’re planning on running (or walking) the 4th annual Turkey Trot, tomorrow is the last day to register and be guaranteed a t-shirt. As of Monday, 801 people have …
Ballard teen honored as youth writer-in-residence
With a passion for writing, Ballard High School senior Katie Carr will spend the rest of the school year honing her writing skills. Carr is one of two students selected …
Dish it up! opens on Ballard Ave
Dish it up! is now open at 5320 Ballard Avenue NW. This is the second location for Dish it up! The first is in the heart of the Magnolia Village. …
Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement hearing Wednesday
Updated 3:15 p.m.: Major transportation changes are looming on SR 99 as the deep-bored tunnel option to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct moves forward. Late last month, the Federal Highway …
Police search for trespassers at zoo
Police K9 units and a helicopter searched for several suspects in a car prowl who broke into Woodland Park Zoo late Friday night. “Kinda weird to hear them say ‘heading …
School assignment map changes could impact Ballard
Changes are being considered for the Seattle Public Schools student assignment map and one option would have a big impact on Ballard. When the new attendance boundaries were drawn up, …
Ballard Food Bank needs holiday donations
The holidays are a busy time for the Ballard Food Bank. Nancy McKinney, the executive director of the food bank sent us the following note: The Ballard Food Bank is …
Ballard Corners Park work party Saturday
Volunteers will be sprucing up Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW and NW 63rd St) on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come plant hundreds …
20th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive starts today
The Java Bean Organic Coffee House at 5819 24th Ave NW is hosting their 20th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. From today until November 23rd at 2 p.m., they will be …