Man turns himself in for fiery collision at gas station
The man responsible for sparking the gas station pump fire at the Ballard 76 on Oct. 8 turned himself into authorities last night, Seattle Police said. Det. Mark Jamieson says a …
Month: October 2012
Free Fall Choir Concert at Ballard High School this week
Thursday, Oct. 18 is the Fall Choir Concert at Ballard High School. The concert is free and is at the Earl Kelley Performing Arts Center from 7 to 9 p.m. …
Majestic Bay celebrates a dozen years in Ballard, switch to digital
By MEGAN MANNING, UW News Lab The Majestic Bay Theatre might be a relatively contemporary addition to Ballard, but everything from the dramatic waterfall curtains to the looming old–fashioned marquee …
Loyal Heights Community Center building improvements start today
Starting today, the Loyal Heights Community Center is getting some work done to improve the electrical system and install an energy efficient boiler. Seattle Parks and Recreation says the work …
Help clean up 14th Ave NW this weekend
On Saturday, Oct. 20, the East Ballard Community Association is hosting an Adopt-a-Street cleanup on 14th Ave NW. They ask that participants sign in at Blowing Sands Glass at 5805 …
Beavers fall to Issaquah Friday night
Bucky Beaver Ballard High School football travelled to Issaquah Friday night for their seventh game of the season as the Eagles held their Homecoming ceremonies. A packed crowd watched the …
Annual Seattle Turkey Trot needs volunteers
The 6th annual Seattle Turkey Trot is coming up next month, and the organizers are looking for volunteers. The Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K, Â and all proceeds from …
Fiery collision at gas station caught on video
A car backed into a gas pump at the Ballard 76 gas station early Monday morning, knocking the pump to the ground and sparking a fire. “My clerk went outside, …
Major accident shuts down Ballard Bridge
Update 9:25 a.m. Traffic is moving in both directions again. (Live image updated every couple minutes) Update 9:10 a.m. Seattle Fire now clarifies that two vehicles are involved, a taxi …
Watch the animals smash pumpkins this weekend at the zoo
This weekend is the annual Pumpkin Bash at the Woodland Park Zoo, which means you’ll get to see hippos, elephants, bears and other animals stomp and smash pumpkins of all …
Reminder: annual Boys & Girls Club auction tonight
Tonight (Friday, Oct. 12) is the 7th annual Ballard Boys & Girls Club barbecue dinner and auction. This year’s event will recognize the service of executive director Mark Hendricks and …
Ballard Art Walk is on Saturday
Tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 13) is the October Ballard ArtWalk, featuring a number of artists at various venues around the neighborhood. The ArtWalk is from 6 to 9 p.m. and will …