Danielle Anthony-Goodwin A Ballard Boys and Girls Club (BBGC) van caught fire in front of North Beach Elementary (9018 24th Ave NW) at approximately 3:40 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The van caught fire outside the school as a BBGC staff member arrived to pick up students. No one was injured during the incident. According to BBGC Operations, Program …
Local Ballard band The Bitter Roots released their latest music video “More Pretty” last week. The video was shot in Ballard and is the latest single for the band that formed in our neighborhood in 2008. The band comprises of trio Jeff Stetson, Ben Koostra and Don Allen. The Bitter Roots formed in 2008 when …
Harbor Church (9204 11th Ave NW) are looking for local gardeners interested in being involved with their community garden this spring and summer. The garden is located on the corner of 92nd and 11th, just around the corner from Dick’s Burgers. The community garden currently has two open plots and Harbor Church welcome any locals …
Ballard 7-11 store near Ballard Locks (32nd Ave NW and NW 54th St) was robbed by a man at gun point in the early hours of Thursday morning, March 28. Despite coordinated efforts of the SPD and King County’s Guardian One helicopter the man escaped. Check out this statement released on the SPD Blotter: A …
Long time Ballard resident and award-winning journalist David Neiwert is set to hold a signing event for his new book “And Hell Followed with Her: Crossing to the Dark Side of the American Border”. The signing will be held at Secret Garden Books (2214 NW Market St) this Friday, March 29 from 7 p.m. – …
Seattle Magazine recently launched their Community Involvement Program (CIP) in Ballard and Queen Anne. The program aims to support local charitable organizations by donating some of the proceeds from magazine sales. In our neighborhood, Seattle Magazine will donate $3 from each $4.99 copy sold at participating retailers to Ballard Boys and Girls Club. When customers …
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews will close the northbound right hand lane of Ballard Bridge between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, March 28, for scheduled maintenance. All other lanes and sidewalks will remain open, however northbound drivers may experience some delays. Photo courtesy of SDOT.
Ballard High School Performing Arts will present “The Festival Concert” this Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held in the BHS Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (1418 NW 65th St). Audience members will have the opportunity to enjoy music performed at the Elliott Bay Music Educator’s Association Festivals by the BHS …
Compass Housing Alliance will open the doors to Nyer Urness House (1753 NW 56th St) early next month. This exciting project will provide formerly homeless men and women with safe and comfortable permanent housing. Compass Housing Alliance is a not for profit organization, established in 1920, that offers services and housing options for people who …
Ballard Chamber of Commerce will host an after hours event at Washington Federal Bank (2020 NW Market St) this Thursday, March 28. To celebrate its Grand Opening Washington Federal is sponsoring the event which will be held from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Branch Manager Tracey Cruise and her team will host the event with …
Ballard locals have been angered by tree clearing carried out by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) in Salmon Bay natural area. Trees have been removed by BNSF near the railroad bridge west of Ballard locks, along the Burke-Gilman Trail. BNSF crews are reportedly clearing a significant number of trees from the west end of …
Once again, it is a huge week for BHS athletes. Go along and support our young sports stars at their sports events this week! Tuesday March 26: Golf: Girls Varsity vs. Skyline at Ballard High School 3:30 p.m. Baseball: C Team League vs. Roosevelt at Soundview Playfield 3:45 p.m. Tennis: Girls Varsity Game vs. Skyline …