Ballard Bridge painting – expect closures
The middle section of the Ballard Bridge is getting a new coat of paint. Starting this month, a contractor for the Seattle Department of Transportation will begin painting the “bascule” …
Month: September 2011
Viking Bank to merge into AmericanWest Bank
Before the end of the year, Viking Bank is expected to be purchased by Spokane-based American West Bank for $7.2 million. “Combining with AmericanWest Bank will provide Viking Bank with …
Free electronics recycling event Saturday
Gather up those old electronics that are collecting dust. Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church is hosting an electronics recycling drive on Saturday in their parking lot at 2400 NW 85th Street. …
Fall sports for kids and adults
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club (1767 NW 64th St.) has some activities to keep kids busy. Flag Football sign-ups are currently underway for first through fourth graders. The season …
Skipper hosts walking tour of Ballard Locks
Take a tour of the Ballard Locks and let Captain Gary Covich lead the way. The Locks are the third most visited site in Seattle, so it’s an obvious choice …
Nearby: Huge sunflower, Mischief, email scam
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: A sunflower in Maple Leaf twice the size of common men Seattle City Ordinance requires permit for pruning or removing street trees …
Ballard Beauty Bash to benefit the Ballard Food Bank
The Ballard Beauty Bash on Thursday evening is “a fabulous event promoting style, beauty, local business, and stewardship in our beloved community,” Dana Litt, the Ballard Beauty Bash Co-Chair tells …
Ballard Avenue boutique closing this weekend
After seven years on Ballard Avenue, 20twenty (5208 Ballard Ave) is closing. Owner Joel Leshefka posted this note on his blog last month: After 7 incredible, inspired, tiring, and ultimately …
First day of school – watch for kids
Today is the first day of school for kids in Seattle Public Schools. Drivers should be extra careful as the kids make their way to and from school. The district …
Parts of 14th Ave NW closed for re-paving
Crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation will make asphalt spot repairs to parts of 14th Ave NW on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The first day will be …
AvalonBay breaks ground on new development
Work has started on one of Ballard’s vacant lots. This morning AvalonBay broke ground on Avalon Ballard, the 233-unit apartment building replacing Sunset Bowl at Market St. and 14th Ave. …
Sculpture removed from Carkeek exhibit
The third annual Heaven and Earth outdoor sculpture exhibit is currently underway at Carkeek Park – minus sculpture number eight by Brian Gerich. Photo by artist Brian Gerich. According to …