Another weekend is here and brings with it plenty of exciting events. Enjoy it in Ballard! Friday, November 7 Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. […]
Month: November 2014
Throwback Thursday: The Whittier School of yesteryear
Schools have always played a central role in the Ballard community. This week we wanted to focus on Whittier School and its developments over the years. The black and white […]
HomeStreet Bank robbed at gunpoint
The Crown Hill branch of HomeStreet Bank (8050 15th Avenue NW) was robbed at gunpoint at approximately 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday morning. A SPD public relations officer confirmed that one […]
Development Update November 6: Subdivisions, a 14-unit block and a design review meeting
A variety of applications, decisions and a design review notice make up this week’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the […]
Registration open for Veterans Day basketball clinic
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club will be hosting a Hoopaholics Basketball Clinic on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11. The clinic, with both full and half day options, will give […]
Li’l Woody’s launches “My Home, Seattle” contest
Do you know a Seattle native who lives elsewhere in the US and wants to return for the holidays? Local burger joint Li’l Woody’s (2040 NW Market St) has launched […]
Local 8th graders invited to participate in essay contest
The King County Civil Rights Commission is inviting all 8th grade students in the county to participate in the Commission’s 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Writing Contest. Participants […]
Locals encouraged to be aware during “Drowsy Driving Awareness Week”
King County Council has dubbed the week of November 2 – 9 “Drowsy Driving Awareness Week” to encourage locals to think about the dangers of drowsy driving. According to the […]
Portalis Wines set to close Ballard Ave store
After 12 years Portalis Wines is set to close its Ballard Ave store for good in January 2015. The Ballard favorite, owned by Julie and Jens Strecker, will open a […]
Ballot drop box at Ballard Library open until 8 p.m. tonight
If you’re a last-minute voter, you still have time to get your ballot in today. The ballot drop box at the Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will be open until […]
Exciting Fall playoff schedule set for Ballard High School
By Bucky Beaver The transition back to the Metro league has increased the playoff action over at Ballard High School. A number of the programs are experiencing playoffs for the […]
Ballard Urban Design Framework open house set for Thursday
After hearing from the community at May’s Urban Design Framework Open House, the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth is hosting another event to hear local feedback on their initial strategies. The […]
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