36th District Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D), issued the following statement today regarding her efforts to reform Washington’s medical marijuana law. “Regretfully, I have decided not to pursue further attempts this […]
Month: May 2011
Tuesday Farmers Market at Swedish Ballard
Every Tuesday you can get fresh, local produce right here in Ballard. Swedish Ballard (5300 Tallman Ave NW) is now hosting a weekly farmers market at the Dockside Cafe. The […]
Woman injured in early morning crash at Locks
Updated: Police and fire were called to the scene of a car accident at the Ballard Locks early this morning. Photo of the scene taken by Kiro7. More photos can […]
City taking action on roadside raingarden concerns
The Ballard Roadside Raingardens pilot project has been a topic of conversation since they were installed last year. Whether you like them or not, it’s obvious that not all of […]
‘Bring the Ring Back to Ballard’ community meeting
The movement to “Bring the Ring Back to Ballard” is going strong. The Ballard Historical Society (BHS), who is spearheading the campaign, is holding an informational meeting on Wednesday evening […]
Bacteria testing at Golden Gardens and Carkeek
The beaches at Golden Gardens Park and Carkeek Park will be monitored again this year for bacteria. Beachcombers at Golden Gardens Park during low tide. The Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication […]
Free deck inspections for Seattleites
Ballardites have the chance to have their deck inspected for free. The American Society of Home Inspectors is offering inspections to homeowners in Seattle to evaluate the structural safety of […]
Two Ballard passings
Two Ballardites who touched many people during their lives have passed away – one educated kids for 50 Webster School, the other an owner of a popular watering hole. Bertha […]
Staple & Fancy Mercantile
Staple & Fancy Mercantile (Italian-inspired) EthanStowellRestaurants.com/stapleandfancy/ 4739 Ballard Ave NW (map) [ratings]
Ballard businesses to donate on World MS Day
In 2009, University of Washington business student William Khazaal was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurological disorder where the immune system attacks the central nervous system. Khazaal has two […]
KEXP’s Hood to Hood in Ballard
Friday was KEXP’s Hood to Hood festival in Ballard. During last year’s KEXP pledge drive, Ballard won the Hood to Hood challenge for pledging more than any other ‘hood. The […]
Bike to Work Day in Ballard
Friday was Seattle’s annual F5 Bike to Work Day. More than 20,000 people biked to work, and Ballard was the after-party for the event. Kate Gregory said she tries to bike […]
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