A new, weekday farmers market is getting ready to open for the summer in the parking lot of Whole Foods (2001 15th Ave W). The Seattle Farmers Market Association, which […]
Month: May 2011
And the parade winners are…
As we mentioned in our previous post, the judges at the Syttende Mai parade had the best seat in the house. They also had the toughest job – to pick […]
Ballard High School music instructor honored
Ballard High School music teacher Michael James was one of 24 teachers honored as a “Symetra Heroes in the Classroom.” Symetra Heroes in the Classroom recipients. Ballard teacher Michael James […]
Crosswalk study planned near Boys & Girls Club
Each day parents, kids and staff at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club (1767 NW 64th St) cross 20th Ave NW at NW 64th St. The problem, according to Executive […]
Thousands enjoy Ballard’s largest 17th of May parade
Despite falling on a Tuesday evening this year, thousands of Seattleites packed Ballard on a sunny May 17th to enjoy the annual Syttende Mai Parade. Organizers say it’s the largest […]
Syttende Mai, before the big parade
Syttende Mai isn’t just about the parade, although that is the largest event, drawing thousands of people to downtown Ballard. The Norwegian Constitution Day celebration started earlier at the Nordic […]
Codes to Dive By
With the cost of food going up, one group of Seattleites has figured out how to eat every meal for free. They call themselves “freegans,” more commonly known to outsiders […]
Superintendent to meet with Ingraham parents
Updated: Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield has decided to reinstate the Martin Floe, the principal of Ingraham High School. The following letter was sent out this afternoon: May 17, 2011 Dear […]
Disaster planning for the family & neighborhood
On Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Association (3033 NW 66th St), residents can learn how to be better prepared if a disaster strikes. […]
Celebrate Syttende Mai on Tuesday
The annual Syttende Mai, or 17th of May, celebration is tomorrow in Ballard. The parade is the “main event” from 6 to 8 p.m. and thousands of people are expected […]
Apartment/condo building proposed for Crown Hill
A stalled project is now seeking a master use permit for a four-story building at 9076 Holman Road NW. A shot of the property from the Holman Road overpass. Photo […]
Consultant wanted for Shilshole Gateway Project
The Shilshole Gateway Project was recently awarded a Small & Simple grant through the Neighborhood Matching Fund and organizers are now looking for a design consultant. Looking up 38th Ave […]
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