Danielle Anthony-Goodwin The Ballard Natural Drainage Systems project expresses their thanks to locals for their patience and support during the project’s construction period. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) constructed natural drainage systems (roadside rain gardens) in the planting strip along several blocks in the Loyal Heights neighborhood of Ballard to help improve water quality in local water bodies. About two-thirds …
Two applications make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Applications: 1451 NW 46th St A Shoreline Substantial Development application has been submitted to allow a one-story, 25,000 sq. ft. retail structure (grocery store) with parking for 144 vehicles at and below …
Ballard author Ingrid Ricks and a team of local women have come together to help teens voice their feelings and concerns about the inauguration of President Trump through writing. “After the election, so many teens were feeling scared and unheard that a few of us came together and decided to launch an anthology that gives …
The 58th annual BHS Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for the Performing Arts programs is set for Saturday, February 4, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The event will be held in the BHS School Commons at 1418 NW 65th St. In addition to a delicious spaghetti dinner, attendees will enjoy Ballard High’s musicians including the Jazz, Fiddle …
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) renovated Gilman Playground (923 NW 54th St) and Webster Park (3025 NW 68th St) play areas, both of which opened in December 2016. The play area renovations replaced aging play equipment and improved park accessibility. Gilman Park features a play structure with a 16-foot tall play tower, two new slides, and …
The Greenwood Library Branch (8016 Greenwood Ave. N) will temporarily close on Monday, February 13, for refurbishing and improvements that support the changing ways that patrons are using libraries. The book drop also will close. Patrons are invited to learn more about the improvements at an open house at the branch from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, January 30. City …
Thanks to funding from the Seattle Park District as part of the Community Center Strategic Plan, as of the first of the year, most drop-in activities at Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers are now free. During a public outreach process, Seattle Parks and Recreation heard from many communities that even small drop-in fees can be a barrier for people …
Are you running out of space in your closets, garage and other storage spots in your home? Just box or bag those items you no longer need and drop them off at the Goodwill Truck fundraiser for the Ballard High School Performing Arts program. The truck will be parked in the BHS parking lot on …
One application and one decision make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 9032 14th Ave NW A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one parcel into three parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 743 sq. ft., …
Ballard Boys and Girls Club and Bloodworks Northwest will be hosting a Scholarship Blood Drive from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, at 1767 NW 64th St. Donating one pint of blood can save up to 3 lives, so locals have the potential to make a big impact in our local community! If 50 …
The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting on the mezzanine level of the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) on Sunday, January 22, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The meeting will comprise of the review of the 2016 program highlights and help shape the program for the 2017 Fifty-Year Jubilee, followed …
Two applications make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. 519 NW 44th St A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units are under Project #6528759. This subdivision of …