Metro asking for input on routing for future viaduct construction
In the coming years, the viaduct construction will mean changes for a number of bus routes in downtown Seattle, a few of which also serve Ballard. Metro Transit is asking …
Month: June 2012
Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair this weekend
This weekend is the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade. The Fremont Fair will kick off with music from 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday night with music from Kissing …
Big used book sale this weekend
On Saturday, June 16, the Literacy Council of Seattle is hosting a huge used book sale at their location at 8500 14th Ave NW from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They …
Adams ‘Battle of the Books’ winners recognized by community
This spring, a group of students from Adams Elementary accepted the Global Reading Challenge, which they ended up winning in March. The seven 4th and 5th grade students were recognized …
Community open house for Ballard Homeless Clinic tonight
This evening, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (5710 22nd Ave NW), there will be an open house for Neighborcare Health’s Ballard Homeless Clinic. The open house is an opportunity for …
Ballard District Council meeting tonight
This evening is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting, held at the Ballard Public Library meeting room  (5614 22nd Ave NW) from 7 to 8:40 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. …
Romanza Gifts plans to reopen in same location
Update: Yesterday, we reported that Romanza Gifts would be closing its location on NW Market St due to financial reasons. However, the owners have informed us that they have renegotiated …
Anchored Ship Coffee Bar recently remodeled, soon to offer beer and wine
The Anchored Ship Coffee Bar (5306 Ballard Ave) will soon be open late to serve beer and wine on the weekends. The owners of Anchored Ship bought Cugini Cafe over …
Romanza Gifts is closing
After 13 years of business, Romanza Gifts and Home Decor (2206 NW Market St) is closing. The owners write that the closing is necessary, “due to the economic climate, rising …
Design Review Board meeting for new residential building
The Design Review Board will hold a public meeting for the proposed land-use at 5343 Tallman Ave NW, just off NW Market St. The meeting will be Monday, June 25 …
City to assess widening Ballard Bridge sidewalks
The narrow sidewalks on the Ballard Bridge could be widened in the future. According to the Seattle Bike Blog, the City of Seattle is beginning a study to assess, “what …
Ballard low-income senior housing project up for environmental review
The site for a proposed Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) project at  2014 NW 57th Street is now up for an environmental review. The vacant lot at 2014 NW 57th …