City Arts seeks nominations for Spring Edition of Art Walk Awards
City Arts will present the Spring Edition of Art Walk Awards on Wednesday, May 22 at 1927 Events from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. They are now accepting nominations from …
Month: April 2013
Jury awards $3.45 million to family of woman who drowned in a Ballard shipyard
Our news partners, The Seattle Times, report that a federal-court jury has awarded $3.45 million to the family of a 33-year-old woman who drowned while working on a ship in …
Dine out for life tonight and support Lifelong AIDS Alliance
The 20th annual “Dining out for life” event benefiting Lifelong AIDS Alliance is on tonight in Ballard. When you dine at a participating local restaurant a portion of your bill …
Three arrested for selling marijuana to school children in Ballard
Three people were arrested for selling marijuana to local school children at a residence in the 6700 block of 15th Ave NW on Wednesday morning. SPD SWAT officers arrested the …
Mayor McGinn on the lookout for new candidate for Ballard Ave Landmark District Board
Mayor Mike McGinn announced today that applications are open for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The opening is either for a Ballard historian or a local …
Seattle Parks increase access to funding for teen programs
Seattle Parks and Recreation has increased access to funding scholarships for teen programs with $40,000 from the 2013 Hope for Youth Fund. Established non-profits who are serving young people ages …
Local Dads and Daughters set to celebrate at Ballard Community Center this Saturday
Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave. NW) will host the 21st Annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner this Saturday, April 27, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The annual event is set to …
SPD close section of 15th Ave NW to serve search warrant
We received multiple emails about the closure of 15th Ave NW from 67th St NW to north of 73rd St NW at approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning. SPD Detective Mark …
Mayor McGinn announces formation of new anti-coal alliance during Earth Day event at Golden Gardens
Mayor McGinn announced the formation of Leadership Alliance Against Coal in an address held at Golden Gardens on Earth Day, April 22. The coalition comprises of leaders of city governments …
Ballard Ave features in Sunset Magazine
An article in the latest edition of Sunset Magazine features Ballard Ave as Seattle’s “New Ballard”. Writer Jess Chamberlain profiles some of the hot spots on Ballard Ave and describes …
Celebrate “True North Coffee Week” at Ballard Great Harvest Bakery
The folks at Ballard Great Harvest (2218 NW Market St) have teamed up with Ballard-based micro-roaster True North Coffee to host “True North Coffee Week” which is being held until …
Drivers set to expect delays today at Ballard Bridge
Drivers should expect delays today as SDOT crews will be opening and closing the Ballard Bridge approximately every half hour to test the electrical systems. The testing will run until …