Check your mailbox this week for a coupon for a free “Green Kitchen Kit” which should arrive in your CurbWaste and Conserve newsletter. The kits, which feature an EcoSafe Kitchen […]
Month: March 2010
BHS principal honored for commitment to music
Phil Brockman, the principal at Ballard High School was recently honored for his commitment to music. Last month, Brockman (shown holding plaque) received the first-ever Washington Music Educators Association Administrator […]
Delancey seeks outdoor seating
You’d never know it by today’s weather, spring is upon us. Mother Nature has already given us a few days of sunshine, although they are few and far between. We […]
Lane closures on Ballard Bridge
On Monday and Tuesday there will be lane closures on the Ballard Bridge in order for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to install conduit under the structure. From 8a.m. […]
Leif Erikson Lodge hosts day of events
The Leif Erikson Lodge celebrated Norwegian Cultural and Heritage Day, and it kicked off this morning with the 5K Leif to Leif Fun Run and Walk. Glenn Eriksen sent us […]
Earth Hour is Saturday night
For one hour Saturday night, the World Wildlife Fund is asking people to turn off their lights for Earth Hour, a world-wide event to raise awareness about global warming. Cities […]
Vandalism forces ‘controlled access’ to library bathroom
After dealing with an ongoing problem of vandalism at Ballard Library, the decision has been made to lock the door of the men’s bathroom. We spoke with Pamela, one of […]
The weekend events calendar
It’s looking like we may get a soggy spring weekend. Here’s what’s going on around Ballard: Saturday morning is the 5k Leif to Leif Fun Run/Walk. The run/walk starts at […]
Traffic alert: Viaduct closures this weekend
The Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for most of Saturday and Sunday for its semi-annual inspection. Both decks of the viaduct will be closed from the Battery Street tunnel […]
Vikings Robotics team to compete at Key Arena
The Vikings Robotics team from Ballard High School will compete at the FIRST Robotics regional competition Friday and Saturday at the Key Arena. This is the team’s second year competing […]
Welcome our new neighborhood blogs
We’re happy to officially announce the launch of three new neighborhood news sites in our community network here in North Seattle: Maple Leaf Life, Wedgwood View and My Wallingford. This […]
Oldest animal living at zoo is euthanized
The Woodland Park Zoo has euthanized the oldest animal living at the zoo. 47-year-old Gertie the hippo has lived at the zoo since 1966. She was not only the oldest […]
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