Nature Vision is a non-profit group that takes kids outdoors to learn about the environment. Carmen Zelaya is a lead naturalist with the organization, and an active member of the […]
Month: September 2011
How Mayor McGinn’s budget could affect Ballard
The Mayor has released his proposed 2012 budget (.pdf) to the Seattle City Council and Ballard will be affected if it is passed as is. Parking: Earlier this year, the […]
Traffic note: Work on 15th Ave NW this week
Expect some lane closures later this week as the Seattle Department of Transportation does some work on 15th Ave NW at Leary. The following lane closures will be from 9 […]
Grandparents of Josh Fattal celebrate his release from Iranian jail
Today was a day of celebration and thank you for Ballard Landmark residents Carroll and Muriel Felleman. For 781 days the Fellemans worried about their grandson, Joshua Fattal, who was […]
Open house tonight for 85th Street repaving
Tonight is the Seattle Department of Transportation open house to learn about the major renovations coming to NW 85th Street starting next month. The year-long project will repave 85th Street […]
Building demolished for Ballard Siphon project
Work is moving forward on the Ballard Siphon project, to replace a pair of 75-year-old sewer pipes that run under Salmon Bay. The old wooden pipes convey about 60-million gallons […]
County testing soil conditions in North Beach
As King County moves forward with its project to control Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) at the North Beach location, crews will be taking soil samples starting today. Click here for […]
Sustainable Ballard festival promotes green living
The eighth annual Sustainable Ballard Festival took over Ballard Commons Park on Sunday. Although the weather didn’t scare everyone away, the park wasn’t as packed as previous years. The day […]
Beavers lose first conference football match-up
The Inglemoor Vikings dominated the Ballard Beavers on Friday evening in the first conference football match-up of the season. IHS shut out Ballard in the first half by 21 points, […]
Level 3 sex offender moves into Whittier Heights
Daniel Lee Pens, a level 3 sex offender, has moved into the Whittier Heights neighborhood, police tell us. An email was sent out last month by the King County Sheriff’s […]
Sustainable Ballard Festival on Sunday
This Sunday, the Sustainable Ballard Festival will take over Ballard Commons Park (corner of NW 57th and 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day is full […]
Make money with that old Monster in the Basement
Grab your video camera – Seattle City Light is sponsoring a video contest that could net you a $500 Visa gift card. From the Light reading newsletter (found with your […]
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