There’s a new poke bar in the ‘hood: Poke Square opened its doors in late May on the corner of 17th and NW Market St. Housed in what used to […]
Month: June 2017
Jaxden the dog was stolen from Golden Gardens
Jaxden was dog-napped from Golden Gardens on June 5, and his owner is offering a reward to have him returned. He was last seen near the overflow parking lot and […]
Development Update June 8: subdivisions make way for townhouses
As is the norm, today’s development update includes applications and approvals for subdivisions, many of which will make way for three-story townhouses. The update comes from the City of Seattle’s […]
IMAX releases BHS-made documentary about Elwha River dam removals
A film produced by Ballard High School’s filmmaking program about the Elwha River dam removal and its effect on the salmon population has been released as part of IMAX’s national In Focus program. […]
Correction: Happy 77th Belated Birthday, Ye Olde Ballard Bridge
Correction: The Ballard Bridge’s actual birthday is May 25, 1940. Many thanks to Sue Pierce from West Woodland for notifying us of our mistake. So – Happy Belated Birthday, Ballard […]
Ballard Crit to take over Old Ballard on Saturday
It’s that time of year again, with hundreds of bikes set to fly through Old Ballard as part of the 24th annual Ballard Criterium bike race on Saturday, June 10. The race runs a loop through […]
First-ever Shilshole Boatfest is on Saturday
This Saturday, June 10 is the Shilshole Boatfest, a new festival at Shilshole Bay Marina that’s a celebration of all things boating. From 11am to 4pm, there will be free boat rides […]
BHS basketball ‘Battle in Ballard’ fundraiser set for this weekend
This weekend, Ballard High School will host the Battle in Ballard, a basketball tournament to help raise money for the school’s basketball program. “It’s no secret that public school funding […]
Author readings and open mic on Thursday at Ballard Library
This Thursday, June 8 is the monthly It’s About Time Writers’ Reading Series at the Ballard Library. Held from 6 to 7:45pm, there will be author readings and open mics. […]
The Sloop Tavern turns 65 years young
Ballardites have been “Sloopersizing” for 65 years, as the legendary watering hole rings in its birthday on Saturday. “We are celebrating the fact that an old blue collar sailor bar […]
Ballard residents challenge subdivision proposal
A group of residents are challenging a subdivision proposal in the heart of Ballard, and they’re looking for supporters. “Your neighbors on and near NW 60th Street are trying to […]
Cast your vote for street improvements in our district
The City of Seattle is doling out funds to revamp local parks and streets, and they’re asking residents to vote on which areas we’d like to see improved. It’s called the Your Voice, Your Choice: […]
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