Lane closed on Ballard Bridge today
Update: We have just been informed by SDOT that the road work on Ballard Bridge has been cancelled to lessen impact on all bridge traffic. It will be rescheduled sometime …
Month: February 2013
Pond program gives frogs a helping hand
Frog lovers embarked on a 6-month “pond watch” program on the weekend to monitor eight amphibian species in wetlands throughout western Washington. This is the second year of the program …
Trivia tonight to raise money for Greenwood Food Bank
Blockhead trivia is on again tonight at Chuck’s 85th (656 NW 85th St) to raise money for Greenwood Food Bank. The quiz will start at 7:30 p.m. and entry fee …
Another week in sports at BHS
It is another big week in sports at Ballard High School where students are gearing up to compete before the midwinter weekend. Go along and support our young sports stars. …
Ballard Basin Project open house to be held tonight
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is holding an open house tonight about the use of drainage systems to prevent sewage overflows into Salmon Bay. All are welcome to attend to ask …
Beavers Split in Tournament Play
By Bucky Beaver Both Ballard High School’s boys and girls varsity basketball teams continued Kingco tournament play this weekend. The boys played Friday night against cross town rival and #1 …
Residents report burglaries in Sunset Hill
We received reports that multiple burglaries occurred last night in the Sunset Hill neighborhood. A reader emailed us stating that her house had been broken into and that a SPD …
Can you find Clyde?
Update: We have just received word that Clyde has been found and is now safely at home. Thank you to all who have assisted in looking for him. A reader …
Fire during Ballard Church service under investigation for possible arson
In the middle of a worship service at Ballard Church yesterday, witnesses called 911 to report smoke and flames coming from a bathroom. While the congregation evacuated the smoke-filled building, …
Metro introduces RapidRide D Line timetable
By Danielle Anthony-Goodwin In response to rider requests King County Metro will test a new RapidRide timetable for the C and D Lines from February 16. The timetables will show departure …
“Mostly Nordic Music Series” kicks off on Sunday
By Danielle Anthony-Goodwin The Mostly Nordic Chamber Series and Smörgåsbord starts its 18th season at 4 p.m. this Sunday, February 10th, at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St). …
Ballard awarded grant from “Only in Seattle” initiative
By Danielle Anthony-Goodwin Yesterday, the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) awarded Ballard a grant to create a commercial revitalization plan for the local area. The grant was …