Three subdivisions and one apartment complex application are in today’s development update, as provided by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection’s Land Use Information Bulletin. Applications: 2222 NW 62ND […]
Month: August 2017
How a Ballard upbringing led to educating the community about recycling
By Jake Henry Growing up in Ballard, there were a number of things that were second nature. Anticipating that you will get stuck waiting for the Ballard Bridge on a […]
Pruning work planned for 8th Ave NW median next week
Next week, crews will be out pruning the median on 8th Ave NW between NW 65th and NW 85th Streets. Seattle Department of Transportation Urban Forestry crews will be working […]
Comic book artist needs help finding stolen backpack
A local comic book artist’s backpack was stolen, and they’re offering $200 to get it returned. Oh man. This person is living every #comics peeps nightmare. Anyone in #fremont#ballard#seattle spot […]
Second Saturday Ballard ArtWalk coming up
The monthly Ballard ArtWalk is coming up soon, set to happen Saturday, September 9. Happening every second Saturday, the ArtWalk includes live music, live painting, art installations and other works […]
Local tutoring program needs volunteers
A local nonprofit that provides free tutoring for local elementary students is looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year. Invest in Youth from Invest in Youth on Vimeo. Invest […]
Update on Joel Romeo’s affordable housing project
The housing renovation to help keep Ballardite Joel Romeo in affordable housing is ticking along, but the nonprofit in charge of the build is looking for additional help. Romeo, in […]
Northwest Girlchoir seeking new singers
The local all-girls choir has openings for the upcoming year. Northwest Girlchoir is now accepting fall enrollments for their program; they have spots in each of their choir levels, from […]
Help the Leif Erikson Lodge find photos of past lodge presidents
Historians from the Leif Erikson Lodge are on the hunt for photos of past presidents of the club. The lodge just celebrated their 114th anniversary this year – it was […]
Ballard Girls Basketball fall season registrations now open
The new school year is just around the corner, and the Ballard Girls BasketballĀ program is now accepting registrations for the fall season. Basketball coach Sara Weststone says the team runs […]
Community meeting planned to discuss Webster School renovation
A group of Ballard residents are hosting a meeting to discuss concerns over Seattle School District’s plans to renovate and reopen Webster School (currently the Nordic Heritage Museum) starting in […]
Obec Brewing joins the Ballard brew scene
Beer lovers, rejoice: another brewery has opened in Ballard, in the heart of our ‘hood’s brew district. It’s called Obec Brewing, and is just next to Stoup and Reuben’s at […]
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