Bike lanes being added to 20th Ave NW
The stretch of 20th Ave NW from Market Street to NW 65th Street will soon get bike lanes to make it a “complete street.” The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) …
Month: May 2011
Ballard mom releases new book
It’s hard work to be a parent. Starting on day one, each day brings a new dilemma. Ballardite Kerry Colburn wants to help parents stay sane as they wade through …
Cyclist pelted by BBs on 8th Ave NW
A woman says she was pelted by BBs while riding her bike in the 6300 block of 8th Ave NW. According to a police report, the cyclist was riding at …
Ballard school receives cash for being green
St. Alphonsus Parish School has received $1000 for their sustainability efforts. They are one of 31 schools in the state to be recognized by The Terry Husseman School Awards program, …
Nickelsville on the move again
Last year Interbay was on the short list to become a semi-permanent home for Nickelsville, Seattle’s roaming tent city, but Mayor McGinn would like to see the residents move to …
Nearby: Art Walk, trout fishing, eating veggies
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Wallingford Art Walk gets a new look Greenwood Elementary in 4th place of national contest to eat and plant veggies Bumbershoot revealing …
French exchange students looking for homes
Host families in the Ballard area are needed for French exchange students this summer through Monde Nouveaux. Students range in age from 14 to 18 and want to live like …
Community Center first in Seattle to compost
The Loyal Heights Community Center is the first in the city to start composting. “This means that our center staff and patrons will be producing less waste that will end …
City waiving fees on parking & traffic tickets
If you’ve got unpaid parking and traffic tickets, now is the time to pay them off. Seattle Municipal Court is waiving collections fees and interest during May and June if …
Old photos of Totem House wanted for decor
As work continues on transforming the Totem House into the Red Mill Totem House, the owner is looking for old photographs of the place. John Shepherd emailed us, “We will …
Learn Norwegian for free
The Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St) is offering free Norwegian classes targeted to those traveling to Norway. The six-week course starts next Monday, May 9th, ending on June …
Thai restaurant replacing Subway
Ballard will soon be getting a new Thai restaurant. Thai Thani (pronounced: tawney) is expected to open the first of June in the previous location of Subway at the corner …