Last day for online Turkey Trot registration
Today is the last day to register online for the 5th annual Seattle Turkey Trot – the Thanksgiving morning 5k here in Ballard. The cost is $25 and all proceeds …
Month: November 2011
Be prepared for high winds and heavy rain
A big storm is headed our way with winds picking up tonight, followed by heavy rain expected before sunrise tomorrow. According to King5, moderate to intense rain will fall from …
Parent meeting tonight for BHS winter sports
Tonight is the meeting for parents of Ballard High School athletes participating in winter sports. Starting at 6:30 p.m. in the school commons with talks by the the BHS Athletic …
Free Thanksgiving meal for families on free and reduced lunch program
Families who participate in Seattle Public Schools’ free and reduced lunch program can sign up for a free Thanksgiving meal courtesy NBA stars and local politicians. Families must sign up …
Ballard athlete runs with the best
Ballard High School senior Alex Bowns came in 19th out of 80 in the Border Clash this weekend at Nike’s campus in Beaverton, OR. The top 40 runners from Oregon …
Suspect shoots at cabbie in downtown Ballard
Seattle Police say that a suspect fired a shot at a cab just after 2 a.m. Saturday morning. According to the SPD Blotter, “Preliminary investigation indicates that a cab driver …
Ballard group celebrates new Ship Canal Trail
The new Ship Canal Trail is officially open, which links Magnolia to Queen Anne (see the map here.) On Saturday morning a group of Ballardites joined the Novembrrr Totcycle Kidical …
An update to the Ballard Bridge painting
Expect northbound traffic delays on the Ballard Bridge starting Monday. The painting contractor for the Seattle Department of Transportation plans to close the outside northbound lane from 7 a.m. to …
Ballard man wants light rail on 2012 ballot
When the $60 car tabs initiative was defeated, it seemed that Ballard may never get light rail. In the failed initiative, Mayor Mike McGinn had set aside money to study …
Traffic-calming speed sign installed on 8th Ave
There is a new Radar Speed Display unit on 8th Avenue NW at NW 58th Street, just north of a pedestrian crossing. Earlier this week the Seattle Department of Transportation …
Ballardite leaves position at Ray’s for Harborside
After 11 years as the head chef of Ray’s Boathouse, Ballardite Peter Birk has accepted a new challenge – to run the newly renovated Harborside Restaurant and Bistro at 200 …
Gobble gobble!
We saw this fun Thanksgiving display this afternoon at the Ballard Fred Meyer. Cases of pop (or soda, or whatever you call it) stacked up in the shape of a …