Advisory committee forming for proposed Urban Rest Stop in Ballard
An Urban Rest Stop is in the plans for the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) project at 2014 NW 57th Street, and an advisory committee is being formed to look at the details …
Month: November 2012
Fishing boat fire early this morning at Fisherman’s Terminal
A 58-foot commercial fishing boat moored at Fisherman’s Terminal caught fire this morning due to a faulty electrical outlet in the galley, according to the Seattle Times. No one was …
Sound Transit and city to study new rail service to Ballard
Sound Transit and the city of Seattle have agreed to study a new rail service that would serve Ballard. Sound Transit’s board approved the study, which will look at creating …
Watch zoo animals devour turkeys this weekend
Turkey time is upon us, and the Woodland Park Zoo is treating the animals to their very own Thanksgiving feast with Turkey Toss on Saturday, Nov. 17. Animals such as …
Nearby: School of Rock, Caspar Babypants, and Holiday Magic
Here are some stories making news in nearby neighborhoods: School of Rock moving to Greenwood next summer Caspar Babypants at Northgate Mall on Saturday Save the date – Holiday Magic …
BHS student-athletes sign letters of intent
Bucky Beaver Yesterday, Ballard High School seniors Seth Berger and Rory Graf-Brennen signed national letters of intent to play Division 1 collegiate sports. Rory, a four year varsity player at …
Community work party at Ballard Corners Park this weekend
On Saturday, Nov. 17, there will be a work party to help beautify Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW & NW 63rd Street) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’ll …
Twice Sold Tales to open with Bauhaus Coffee
The corner of NW Market St and 20th Ave NW will once again be a haven for bookworms, as Twice Sold Tales will be joining Bauhaus Coffee in the old …
Ballard Youth Community Meeting tonight
This evening, the Seattle Youth Commission is hosting a meeting at Ballard High School for students to discuss issues facing our community and city. Rafael Regan, a senior at Ballard …
Ballard High School student athletes honored on all-conference teams
By Bucky Beaver KingCo conference recently announced their all-conference team members for the fall team sports of girls soccer, volleyball and football. A number of Ballard student-athletes made the teams. …
Recycle your electronics this weekend
Saturday, Nov. 17 is a free electronic recycling event at Our Redeemers Church in Ballard (2400 NW 85th St) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo courtesy of Our Redeemers …
Ballard District Council meeting tonight
Tonight is the 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. Here …