Inspirational Ballard writer cracks New York Times bestseller list
Local writer Ingrid Ricks is one inspirational and successful Ballardite. The local Mom of two has hit number 20 on the New York Times bestseller list with her self published …
Month: June 2013
Preschool at the Harbor opens enrollment for the fall
Preschool at the Harbor (PATH), located at 9204 11th Ave NW, have just opened their enrollment for the fall. PATH opened in September 2012 and are part of the ministry of Harbor …
‘Dine like a Subscriber’ at Belle Clementine next month
Belle Clementine (5451 Leary Ave), the unique meal-by-subscription restaurant, is offering one-off subscriber dinners on select dates during the month of July. Guests who book dinner reservations on July 5, 11, …
Crown Hill Grocery Outlet kicks off month-long food drive next week
Starting next week, the Crown Hill Grocery Outlet will start their month-long food drive to benefit needy Seattle residents. The company-wide Independence from Hunger Food Drive starts July 1, and …
Well loved Ballard crab fisherman passes away at age 75
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of well loved Ballard crab fisherman Arne Haugen on June 7. Haugen meant a great deal to many in the …
Danie Skredsvig crowned winner of Ballard Fitness Fest
Danie Skredsvig has taken out the number one spot at the fourth annual Ballard Fitness Fest. The competition challenged locals to loose the most weight over a three month period …
Car stolen from front of owner’s house on 10th Ave NW
Readers Cody and Meryl Jones emailed in to report that their 1990 Toyota Landcruiser was stolen from out the front of their house at approximately 2 a.m. on Saturday. The car …
Farm fresh deliveries by sailboat start this weekend
The local produce delivery company Salish Sea Trading will resume its deliveries for the summer starting on Sunday. The trading company operates using community-shared sailboats, transporting locally produced goods around …
Free helmet giveaway at Ballard Commons Park this week
On Thursday, June 27, there will be a free bicycle helmet giveaway for kids at the Ballard Commons Park. The giveaway is sponsored by the Seattle Children’s Hospital, who will …
Teen rescued after falling at Discovery Park
A teen girl was rescued after falling 15 feet at the sand dunes at Discovery Park on Monday afternoon, according to King 5. King reports that Seattle firefighters and a …
BHS video students bring home Emmys
The students in Ballard High School’s video production class are celebrating some big wins at the 50th Annual Regional Emmy Awards. Several students took home awards at the Northwest Chapter of …
Design Review Board meeting for apartments next to Ballard Lofts development
Tonight there will be an Early Design Guidance meeting to discuss the proposal for a new apartment building on the same block as the Ballard Lofts development at NW 65th …