53rd annual BHS music fundraiser Saturday
“Postpone grocery shopping in the slush and instead have your Saturday evening dinner at Ballard High School!” writes Angeline in the forum. The scene from the 2010 spaghetti dinner fundraiser. …
Month: January 2012
Zoo opens after two-day closure
If you’re looking to get out of the house, the zoo is open after a two-day closure. Photo courtesy Kirsten Pisto/Woodland Park Zoo Here is a grizzly bear at the …
Warmer weather is here, prevent urban flooding
It’s been a long week in the weather department and today is no different. As the snow melts, we’re at risk of some urban flooding. The city is asking residents …
Notes and information for Friday
Updated 6:45 a.m.: It’s definitely warmer outside this morning than it’s been the last couple of days. You can hear the snow melting and falling from the trees and rooftops. …
The Great French/Norwegian Snowman War
Christina sent us these photos of the great French/Norwegian Snowman War in Sunset Hill. “This is so lovely and creative I think it deserves to be widely seen and appreciated!” …
More of your snow photos
We’ve received many, many pictures of your fun in the snow. I apologize if we don’t post everyone’s – it’s a really time-consuming task. This one’s for the grandma living …
Ice Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning until noon 2 p.m. today. That snow that fell yesterday now have a coating of ice over the top. You …
Having fun in the snow
Here are how some Ballardites are spending their snow day. Have snow pics? Email us at tips@myballard.com. Ben Dundas and his friend sled down a driveway into a snow wall …
Ballard wakes up to snow
Updated 9:05 a.m. SDOT has closed NW 65th Street up to Phinney Ridge is closed. Road closure is 3rd Ave NW to Phinney Ave N. Updated 9 a.m.: lakreitz posts …
Snow updates and information for Wednesday
Updated 5 p.m. Seattle Public Schools are canceled for Wednesday. All activities canceled. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, whatever snow that fell earlier today has pretty much melted away. We …
Whittier Elementary PTA opposes addition of Kindergarten class
Members of Whittier Elementary School’s PTA plan to attend Wednesday night’s Seattle School Board meeting to oppose a proposal to add a fourth kindergarten class next year. Whittier, which is …
Big snowstorm in the Seattle forecast
Update 12:10 p.m. Seattle Schools sending students home early because of the winter weather. Two-hour early dismissal today (after a two-hour late start.) After school activities canceled. We took a …