Hazardous material spill on Ship Canal boat
Seattle Fire responded to a hazardous material spill on a boat along the Queen Anne side of the Ship Canal on Friday evening. Several people reported feeling ill, and at …
Month: April 2011
May Day brings Morris dancers to Ballard
This Sunday is May Day, a day that “marks the end of the unfarmable winter half of the year in the Northern hemisphere, and it has traditionally been an occasion …
Ballard Rotary introduces the ‘Ballard 5k run/walk’
Get ready for a new summer event that Ballard Rotary is hoping will become an annual tradition. The “Ballard 5k run/walk” will take place on June 12th at 8:30 a.m. …
Prescription drug take-back day is Saturday
Get rid of your old prescription drugs safely and anonymously this Saturday as part of the second Drug Enforcement Agency National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. “I encourage every American to …
Deadliest Catch star to be on ‘New Day Northwest’
When he’s not crabbing, Ramblin’ Rose deck boss Kevin “Kado” Davis has aspirations to be a chef. On Monday morning, Kado will be on King5’s “New Day Northwest” with Margaret …
Neighbor of proposed hotel files appeal
The proposed hotel on Ballard Avenue has hit a speed bump. The Department of Planning and Development decision regarding the Olympic Athletic Club expansion and hotel has been appealed by …
Grades hacked at Ballard High School
Ballard High School is one of three schools affected by stolen teacher passwords. According to KIRO 7, the school district is aware of someone stealing the passwords and changing grades …
Ballard Maritime Academy students sail a tall ship
By John Foster, Ballard Maritime Academy Ballard High School students in the Maritime Academy enjoyed a beautiful day Wednesday sailing aboard the 133’ wooden Schooner Adventuress. The group beat the …
Dinosaurs & free carousel rides at the zoo
It’s a big weekend for the Woodland Park Zoo. It’s opening its “Dinosaurs. Real Close” exhibit of animatronic dinos, plus it’s offering free carousel rides courtesy of Seattle City Light. …
Nominate your teacher to be Teacher of the Year
May is National Teacher Appreciation month and Ivar’s restaurants want to honor the area’s top teachers. The grand prize winner will win a $500 gift card for school supplies and …
First North Beach cleanup on Saturday
The Friends of North Beach is a new group to help support the North Beach Nature Area, which is located at 24th Ave NW and NW 90th St. Photo courtesy …
‘Nifty’ film festival kicks off today
The largest youth film festival in the country is right here in Seattle. The Fifth annual National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY, or “nifty”) kicks off on Thursday and …