Drainage issues in roadside raingardens
To help reduce the amount of storm water that flows into the sewers, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is building roadside raingardens along 28th Ave NW. The future raingardens are still …
Month: October 2010
Low income housing and ‘urban rest stop’ proposed for Ballard
It was a full house at Wednesday’s Ballard District Council meeting. Many in attendance were there to hear details of the proposed housing by the Low Incoming Housing Institute (LIHI) …
Comcast Internet was down in Ballard
We woke up this morning and, for a moment, thought MyBallard.com had crashed. But turns out Comcast was suffering from network problems, providing spotty (at best) internet service in Ballard …
Nearby: Wine superstore, ‘pig out,’ gym fight
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Henna Night at the Hive Social Club – for princesses of all ages The 8th annual “Phabulous Phinney Pig Out” is today …
Locks will open using manpower
After being out of commission since Sunday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning to manpower to get the large lock open and closed. The Locks’ maintenance crew inspects …
Showcase of Ballard authors next week
Ballard is full of talented people, including many authors. Next Tuesday, more than two dozen authors who live here in the neighborhood will gather at the Sunset Hill Community Association …
Seattle Fire dispatched to ‘Natural Gas Leak’
Several fire units were dispatched to the intersection of Market and Ballard Ave NW this afternoon for a natural gas leak. Dana VanderHouwen, spokeswoman for Seattle Fire Department, didn’t have …
‘Pints for Parks’ tonight at The Noble Fir
Tonight is the first “Pints for Parks” fundraiser at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW.) For every pint sold from 6:30 p.m. to close, $1 will be donated to …
Police activity over and around Crown Hill/Greenwood
We got in touch with Seattle Police this morning to find out what was going on last night with all the K-9 and chopper activity in Greenwood and Crown Hill. …
Low income housing proposed for Ballard
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is proposing a low-income housing facility at 2014 NW 57th St. Tonight, Sharon Lee, the executive director of LIHI, will be presenting information about …
Trick-or-treating in downtown Ballard
Ghouls and goblins, cowboys and princesses will be taking over downtown Ballard once again this year on Halloween. Photo from Halloween 2009 From 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October …
Sexual assault suspect charged with attempted rape
The man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Ballard on September 22nd has been charged with Attempted Rape in the Second Degree. According to charging papers (.pdf), Phillip Douglas …