Three subdivision approvals make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Decisions: 2011 NW […]
Month: August 2017
Ballard Alliance concerned over proposed changes to loosen RV camping laws
Residents and local civic groups are voicing concerns over a city proposal to loosen RV camping rules. Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s draft legislation to address RV encampments came from […]
Coyote spotted in Ballard last night
You may want to keep your cats indoors overnight; a coyote was spotted wandering Ballard late last night. My Ballard reader Alex DeLeon says he saw the coyote wandering around outside his […]
Daytime robbery at Monkey Bridge
A bold robber stole some money from the Vietnamese restaurant Monkey Bridge on NW Market St during the lunchtime rush. My Ballard reader Kali Sakai was at Monkey Bridge when it […]
Carkeek Park trail rerouting project starts next week
An unstable section of trail in Carkeek Park is being rerouted. On Monday, August 14, the Seattle Parks and Recreation Trails Program will be rerouting the lower section of Carkeek Park’s […]
Rep. Gael Tarleton recognized for career and technical education advocacy
Our State Representative Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) has been recognized for her work to raise funds for career and technical education (CTE) in middle and high schools and skill centers. Tarleton won […]
Hold off on those bonfires – burn ban is back for King County
With around 20 wildfires still blazing in British Columbia, the air quality burn ban has been reinstated for King County. With more wildfire smoke from BC moving into our region, […]
Ballard Reuse 3rd anniversary sale on Saturday
Ballard Reuse is about to celebrate its 3rd anniversary, and to celebrate, they’re selling everything for 20 percent off. The anniversary party is from 11 am to 3 pm on […]
KBFG FM to hold fundraising concert next week
On Monday, August 14, local White Stripes tribute band The Dead Leaves will play a show to raise money for our local radio station, KBFG (Ballard-Fremont-Greenwood) FM. The concert will […]
Development Update August 7: 40-unit apartment building and rowhouse approval
Today’s update includes an application for a 40-unit apartment building at 15th Ave NW and NW 85th St, and a decision to allow construction of a three-story rowhouse at NW […]
Burn ban lifted for King County
Even though the haze is still lingering, the air quality burn ban has lifted for King County and surrounding areas. That means bonfires and charcoal barbecues are okay for now, […]
The Secret Life of Pets showing at Shilshole Marina
Shilshole Marina is once again running their free summer movie series, Movies at the Marina, with The Secret Life of Pets showing on Friday, August 11. The Coney Island Avenue […]
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