Have you seen a troll in Ballard?
During the Syttende Mai parade you may have seen a special little troll popping up in Ballard enjoying the festivities. That cute little guy has actually decided to permanently set up camp …
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Populuxe Brewing hosts 80s themed prom party next Friday
By Joe Veyera For one night only, Populuxe Brewing is turning Northwest 49th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue Northwest into a time machine, as they host a 1980s themed …
Blue Dog Kitchen set to close for good
Ballard eatery Blue Dog Kitchen (5905 15th Ave NW) will be closing its doors for good after five years of service to the neighborhood. The eatery will be permanently close on May …
Ballard family man tragically loses life in avalanche
The Ballard community is now in mourning after the tragic passing of local family man John Cooper IV. Cooper died last Wednesday morning during a snow slide on Mount Shuksan …
Phase two of Holman Rd Paving Project starts this week
SDOT will begin the second phase of work on the Holman Rd NW Paving Project today. Work in this phase will take place in Zone Two of the project, on …
Ballard Boys & Girls Club to host Memorial Day basketball camp
Ballard Boys & Girls Club (1767 NW 64th St) will be hosting a Hoopaholics Basketball Camp on Memorial Day from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The camp is open for boys and …
City Council to hear public thoughts on micro-housing tonight
The Seattle City Council PLUS Committee is hosting an Open Forum this evening to discuss micro-housing legislation from 5:30 p.m. at Seattle City Council Chambers (Second floor, 600 4th Ave). …
Crowds flock to Ballard for Syttende Mai celebrations
Ballard was exploding with excitement all day today in celebration of Norway’s 200th Constitution Day. Norwegian flags, locals in traditional costume and Viking Hats were in view as far as the …
What’s on this weekend
Syttende Mai weekend has arrived and there is plenty to do in our ‘hood. Check out the list of events below: Friday, May 16: Our Lady of Fatima presents Willy …
Ballard gears up for 125th anniversary of Syttende Mai celebrations
Ballard is getting set for one of the biggest celebrations of the year, Syttende Mai! This year’s celebrations will be extra special as 2014 marks the 125th anniversary of the festivities being held in …
WA cellar releases “The Ballard Collection”
Our local QFC (5700 24th Ave NW) now stocks The Ballard Collection, a wine that features the history of our ‘hood. The label, pictured right, features a brief history of Ballard starting …
Ballard Library to host free computer classes for local seniors
Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW)Â is hosting a variety of free computer classes for local seniors during May and June. Check out the schedule below: Computer Basics 1 for Seniors …