The Nordic Fashion Biennale is coming to Ballard
The Seattle Nordic Heritage Museum will be featuring a Nordic Fashion Biennale later this year, the first of its kind in the United States. According to a statement from the …
Month: May 2011
Construction underway at Ross Playground, work stalled at Kirke Park
Three Ballard-area parks are having some major upgrades done – Golden Gardens, which we wrote about last week, Ross Playground (4320 4th Ave NW) and Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave …
Ballard High School’s first annual students vs. staff basketball game
On Tuesday night, Ballard High School had its first students-versus-staff basketball game to raise money for the school’s football team. Over 200 attended the game, and the staff clutched victory …
Nearby: Picnic canceled, OrcaMan, fireworks
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Meet Magnolia’s ‘OrcaMan’ Gates Foundation moves into new headquarters, invites community to opening celebration ‘Old Timers Picnic’ at zoo canceled for lack …
Vegan bakery opens Thursday in Ballard
After two months of preparation, Ballardite Megan Jensen is ready to open her vegan bakery in Ballard. Bouteloua Bakery will open at 6 a.m. Thursday morning at 2019 NW Market …
Ballard student receives National Merit Scholarship
Ballard High School student Dylan Reid Miller is one of four National Merit Scholarship recipients from Seattle Public Schools. Today the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the winners in the …
Pose your questions to the Mayor tonight
Tonight is the monthly “Ask The Mayor” show on the Seattle Channel hosted by C.R. Douglas. If you’ve never seen the show, Mayor Mike McGinn answers questions from the public …
‘Boudika’ the cat missing from Crown Hill
Update: Boudika is home safe. Writes Lola in comments: Boudika has returned! Thank you to everyone who sent good thoughts! She was soaking wet and covered in mud, but after …
A look back at Ballard Avenue
Today Ballard Avenue is known for its boutiques, trendy bars and popular restaurants. Decades ago the strip housed welders, mechanics and a bank. SeattlePI.com has compiled a great 50-image slideshow …
Give your input to Seattle Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools is asking for community-input on their Strategic Plan. They have put together a 21-question survey which will close next Tuesday, May 31. “As we are in the …
Ballard Rotary recognizes students of the month
Each month of the school year, Ballard Rotary recognizes two students of the month. Here is a little about this month’s: Morgan Bailess: Captain of both the BHS girls’ basketball …
Dachshund found on 24th late last night
Update:The dachshund is home safely. Earlier:Late last night this little dachshund was found running down 24th late last night near Wingmasters. “My buddy scooped it up because it almost got …