One of our readers tells us she believes her dog was killed by coyotes at Carkeek Park. According to Sarah, her 14 lb. mix-breed dog was walking off-leash with a […]
Month: June 2015
Arashi Ramen to open up shop in Ballard
Ballard will soon be the home to a new ramen noodle joint; Arashi Ramen is planning to open a second location in our ‘hood at the former Uma Thai (5401 […]
Ballard Running Group to meet this Thursday
A weekly running group has started up in Ballard, organized by a local physical therapy clinic. The Ballard Running Group will meet every Thursday for a 5K run, and will […]
City-designated homeless encampments coming to Ballard
Two city-owned properties in Ballard have been identified as encampment sites for homeless individuals. One site is known as the “Market Substation” at 2826 NW Market Street, designated immediately for approximately […]
Ballard Locks to close tomorrow for saltwater drain inspections
The Ballard Locks will be closed to all marine traffic between 8 and 1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, June 30) for monthly inspections of the saltwater drain screen structure. The structure, […]
Edith Macefield’s house to be sold, donated, or demolished
A bunch of balloons could be the only thing to save Edith Macefield’s legendary Ballard house; if it can’t be sold or donated, it will be demolished. The 100-year-old house is too old […]
Kids LEGO workshop at Nordic Heritage Museum tomorrow
The Nordic Heritage Museum has several upcoming kids’ activities, including a LEGO Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, June 30) from 10 a.m. to noon. The museum tells us LEGO expert Dan Parker is […]
What’s on this weekend
It’s a big weekend in Seattle, with the Pride Parade taking over downtown and the Greenwood Car Show just next door. On top of that, it’s going to be a […]
Ballardites to celebrate marriage equality at Bergen Place this evening
Get your rainbow flags out: in honor of today’s Supreme Court marriage equality ruling, Ballard residents will be celebrating at Bergen Place at 5 p.m. Ballardite Delaney says, “bring kids, […]
A stuck Ballard Bridge causes traffic grief this morning
UPDATE: The bridge is now open and traffic is slowly clearing. Expect some delays as the congestion dissipates in the Ballard and Fremont Bridge areas. ORIGINAL: The Ballard Bridge has […]
‘Excessive heat watch’ for Seattle: where to cool off in Ballard
The National Weather Service has issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” for the Seattle area for this weekend, so the city is reminding residents where to cool off during the heat […]
Throwback Thursday: saloons and pool halls of Old Ballard
Ballard’s vibrant social scene has some deep roots; here are a few photos of bars, restaurants, saloons, pool halls and watering holes of the past. Black and White photo of […]
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