Private development boom expected in Ballard
Ballard can expect a large influx of new residents in the next two years, according to Barry Hawley of Hawley Realty. At the Ballard District Council meeting on Wednesday night, …
Month: April 2011
Three projects recommended for city funding
The Ballard District Council (BDC) has agreed on three projects to move forward for city review for funding through the Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF). A four-member sub-committee recommended three projects …
Local transient found dead in Ballard
Updated: A local transient was found dead this morning behind the dumpsters of the market at 28th Ave NW and NW Market Street. Detective Mark Jamieson tells us that a …
Hail storm leads to beautiful rainbow
If you were anywhere near Ballard around 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, you couldn’t miss the hail storm that passed through. Although the ground is nearly covered with white ice chunks, …
Nearby: Dexter work, new Uptown, rental scam
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Searchers in Discovery Park looking for missing UW student Green Lake band ‘Hotels’ progresses in national Battle of the Bands contest Asphalt …
Major driving enforcement patrol on Aurora tomorrow
The Aurora Traffic Safety Project will run a large-scale safe driving enforcement patrol along Aurora Ave N on Thursday, April 14. The goal, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation …
Would you pay more taxes for light rail in Ballard?
Mayor Mike McGinn has said all along that he would like to see a light rail line from Ballard to downtown and West Seattle. Now he’s proposing that Seattle build …
Three projects to be recommended for funding
Each year the Ballard District Council (BDC) is asked to evaluate proposals for small scale improvements to parks or transportation issues. Approximately $1.25 million is available through the Neighborhood Projects …
It’s official: Red Mill Burgers is coming to Ballard
One of Seattle’s favorite burger joints is getting ready to open in Ballard. Owner John Shepherd confirms that Red Mill Burgers will soon open at the old Totem House location …
Charges dropped against men accused of assaulting an officer in Ballard
Criminal charges have been dropped against three men accused of assaulting a police officer outside the BalMar in December, our news partner The Seattle Times is reporting. According to the …
Volunteers needed for spring egg ‘hunts’
Each year hundreds of excited kids “hunt” for eggs at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) and the Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW). Organizers are …
Learn more about the new Salmon Bay School playground project
This Thursday learn more about the Salmon Bay School playground project. Organizers sent us this note: We’re here! The Salmon Bay School playground renovation is slated to begin in the …