Students: Name that tunnel boring machine!
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has decided their SR 99 tunnel boring machine needs a name, and they’re asking students in grades K-12 for help. Â The winner will …
Month: October 2012
Join Ballard Greenways for a family bike ride on Sunday
On Sunday, Oct. 28, Ballard Greenways and Walk.Bike.Schools! are hosting a family bike ride to explore the future greenways. They’ll meet at 10 a.m. at the Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd …
Education, initiatives hot topics at 36th District candidates forum
By STEVEN DOLAN, UW News Lab Funding for education – both K-12 and higher ed – as well as Initiative 1185 were the primary topics debated last night at a public …
Nearby: Kalbi Grill Express reopening, costume parades, new running shop in Magnolia
Here are some stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Kalbi Grill Express reopens – PhinneyWood Map of Sunday’s Maple Leaf Parade of Costumes – Maple Leaf Life New running shop …
Alexa’s Garden Cafe at Swansons Nursery temporarily closed
The cafe at Swansons Nursery has temporarily closed while they interview for candidates who plan to open a new cafe. Jennifer Shontz from Swansons says that in the meantime, they’re …
Calling all goblins and witches: Halloween Carnival at Loyal Heights on Friday
It’s time to figure out your costume, because this Friday, Oct. 26 is the Loyal Heights Community Center Halloween Carnival for families. There will be crafts, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, …
36th District candidates forum tonight
With election day just two weeks away, the 36th District legislative candidates will be appearing in a debate tonight in Ballard. The forum is 7 to 9 p.m. at the …
Renovations underway on Edith Macefield’s house
Renovations to Edith Macefield’s small house in the Ballard Blocks development are underway, as developers are planning to have the house open to rent by spring 2013. The house, which …
Friends of Kirke Park fundraiser on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Friends of Kirke Park will hold a Trellis Fundraiser at Chuck’s Hop Shop at the corner of NW 85th and 8th Ave NW. The fundraiser …
Design Review Board meeting for Holman Rd development
Tonight in the Ballard High School library at 6:30 p.m. is the Design Review Board meeting for a large new development on Holman Rd. Developers want to create a four-story …
Ballard takes thumping from Roosevelt
By Bucky Beaver The Ballard High School Beavers hosted the annual Anchor Bowl football game against Roosevelt High School Friday night. It was a tough night for the Beavers as …
FriendShop ‘Pop Up’ shop at Ballard Library on Saturday
On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Ballard Library will host a “Friendshop Pop Up Shop” event from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. They’ll be selling pre-owned science fiction, mystery and children’s books, …