A look at the new Ray’s Boathouse
Ray’s Boathouse’s downstairs restaurant is now reopen after their four-month closure for remodeling. The space has been completely revamped, and now features a large glass-enclosed bar that breaks up the …
Month: January 2013
Two Ballard parks vying for city grant
Two Ballard parks are making their final presentations to Seattle Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund tonight in the hope of gaining funds to improve their parks. The two …
Reminder: Design Review Board meeting tonight for Ballard Lofts project
Tonight, there will be a Design Review Board meeting for the Ballard Lofts project at the corner of NW 65th St. and 24th Ave NW. The development will be a …
LIHI senior housing building gets green light from DPD, with guidelines
The Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI)  has the go-ahead to build the senior housing development at 2014 NW 57th St., but the city’s Department of Planning and Development has outlined some guidelines …
Screening of “The Line” at Our Redeemers tonight
On Friday, Jan. 25, Our Redeemers Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th St) will be screening the film “The Line,” a documentary with stories from people around the country who live …
Property tax levy renewals would mean upgrades, maintenance for Seattle schools
By Mwiza Kalisa, Schools First On February 12th, Seattle voters will be asked to renew two property tax levies. The levies would bridge state funding gaps and support facility improvements …
BHS baseball team selling Mariners’ tickets for a chance to play on Safeco Field
The Ballard High School baseball team has kicked off a fundraiser with a pretty cool goal in mind: if they can sell 1,000 Mariner’s tickets, they’ll get a chance to …
Big turnaround in 2012 for Northwest Seattle housing market (sponsored story)
(This is a sponsored story written by John Madrid, Managing Broker with John L. Scott Real Estate). What a difference a year makes … sale prices continue their climb and …
Cast your vote on the Seattle Empty Bowls poster contest
The 5th annual Seattle Empty Bowls event is a couple months away, and the organizers are asking for the community to vote on which bowl to feature on their poster …
Ballard family in energy-efficient home design challenge
A family from Ballard is in a reality show-style competition home makeover challenge to make their home more energy efficient. It’s called the Re-Energized by Design challenge, put on by …
Market Street Singers to perform “Community Choral Celebration” this weekend
This Saturday, Jan. 26, the Market Street Singers will be performing their “Festival of Favorites” at the Ballard First Lutheran Church (NW 65th St. and 20th Ave NW) at 7:30 …
Ballard Elks Talent Show this weekend to raise money for scholarships
This Saturday, Jan. 26, is the Elks Talent Showcase to benefit the Ballard Elks High School Scholarship Fund. There will be singing, dancing, musical acts, and more, according to the …