The annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival is Saturday
Tomorrow is the 21st annual Fall Festival at Fishermen’s Terminal. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. come out and help celebrate the return of the North Pacific Fishing fleet to …
Month: September 2009
Underwater vehicle closes Locks until noon
The Army Corps of Engineers is closing both the large and small locks today from 10 a.m. to noon to retrieve a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) that’s preventing fish …
Apparent suicide near Whittier Elementary
Police responded at 5:30 a.m. to the east side of Whittier Elementary School, on 13th and 75th, to investigate an apparent suicide. “There appeared to be a body on the …
Sustainable Ballard Festival this weekend
Make sure you keep at a least one afternoon clear this weekend to visit the always-popular Sustainable Ballard Festival at Ballard Commons Park. The annual event features live music, interactive …
Help buy books for kids by eating out
Go out to eat and make a difference in a child’s life. Today is “Dish it up Literacy!” which means if you eat at Hattie’s Hat or Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ …
Assignment Plan boundary map to be released
As part of the Student Assignment Plan (.pdf), the Seattle Public Schools will release the new attendance area boundary maps on October 6th. The plan, which was approved in June, …
Tigertail restaurant on 65th closed
9/25 update: The State Liquor Control Board now says there is no issue with Tigertail’s license and the King County Recorder’s Office has no liens on record that would indicate an IRS property seizure.  …
Maritime Pacific Brewery tied for best brew pub
We know that Maritime is a popular brew. It’s so good, in fact, that they’re moving to a larger space in Ballard. Now the Washington Beer Blog has pitted brewery …
Learn about Girl Scouts Wednesday night
The Girl Scouts of Western Washington is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ballard Library. Here’s information that was sent to …
Husky Coach Steve Sarkisian live from Ballard
The Huskies pulled off what may be one of the greatest upsets in school history last Saturday when they beat the third-ranked USC Trojans. According to a Seattle Times poll, …
Students learn anti-violence from theatre group
West Woodland Elementary students are getting a lesson in bullying today. Taproot Theatre’s Road Company is performing their new educational play, Super School. For 25 years the traveling group has …
‘The Counter’ opens today at Ballard Blocks
It’s been in the works since spring, now The Counter opens today at Ballard Blocks (4609 14th Ave NW, Suite 108). Although they do have a standard menu with six …