Ballard businesses open late tonight
Editor’s note: We will be re-posting this announcement each Thursday in December. The list has been updated since last week with more businesses staying open late. Many Ballard businesses will …
Month: December 2011
Ballard students protest possible budget cuts
Hundreds of Ballard High School students are protesting possible budget cuts to public education by the state legislature. Students with cardboard signs, “Save our Music” and “We are the future” …
Ballard Rotary recognizes Students of the Month
Each month Ballard Rotary honors two students of the month. This month, seniors Alex Bowns and Andria Ellis are recognized. From Carrie Burr Athletic/Activities Director at Ballard High School: Alex …
Nearby: Reservoir tour, Pathway of Lights, 200k bail
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Photo courtesy Dane Doerflinger Photography Photos of the Maple Leaf Life tour inside the reservoir $200K bail set for man accused of …
On the agenda: CSOs, Ballard homeless and more
Tonight is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting in the meeting room at the Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW). The meeting is open to the community. Here is the …
Ballard boys basketball team wins again
Put another W next to the Ballard boys basketball team. The Beavers beat Inglemoor last night, 56-45. Ballard dominated the game, never letting Inglemoor within five points. Photo from the …
Giving Tree at Sip & Ship
Make a local child’s holiday a little brighter this year. The Sip & Ship (1752 NW Market) has set up a Giving Tree to benefit kids at the North Seattle …
Northwest Boychoir performs in Ballard
Ballard teen Spencer Davis will perform in front of his home-neighborhood audience this weekend. Davis is a member of the Northwest Boychoir, who is in the midst of their 33rd …
Ballard Boys Basketball is a team to watch
After beating the second-ranked Bothell Cougars on Friday night, the Ballard Beavers boys basketball team is the Seattle Times team of the week. Although Ballard isn’t ranked, Mason Kelley with …
Happy Ho-ho-holidays!
Looks like Santa took a break from his other duties to help Waste Management with the food and yard waste. Carol took this picture of Santa in Whittier Heights on …
Hjarta II gets approval from city, with conditions
The second phase of the Hjarta project is one step closer to breaking ground. The Department of Planning and Development released its decision for the seven-story building today. According to …
Thaiku is closing
Updated: Ballard is losing one of its Thai restaurants. After nearly a decade in old Ballard, Thaiku (5410 Ballard Ave. NW) is closing. Staff was told last week that the …