Danielle Anthony-Goodwin By Amanda Morton – UW Newslab A survey on the new RapidRide buses was among topics discussed at Wednesday evening’s Ballard District Council meeting. Dennis Galvin presented the results and analysis of the Ballard District Transit Survey. “While the analysis is not yet complete, the general feeling from the community over the recent transit changes …
Representatives from Susan G. Komen for the Cure Puget Sound affiliate were presented with a check for $65,585.17 earlier this week. The presentation was held at Ballard Fred Meyer store, with the funds raised from the annual “Giving Hope A Hand” campaign, supported by Fred Meyer vendors. The charity was founded by Nancy G. Brinker …
By Bucky Beaver Both the Ballard High School girls and boys basketball teams had Kingco playoff games Tuesday night at Juanita High School. Both faced Newport High School in back and forth, high intensity games. The girls started off the twin bill facing a team that had already beat them twice this season. Ballard took …
The monthly Central Ballard Residents Association meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed because of Valentine’s Day. It will be held next Thursday February 21st at 7 p.m. at Swedish Hospital, Conference Room A. Karen Waterman from Sound Transit, Michael James from SDOT and Rebecca Deehr from the Mayor’s Office will attend the meeting to …
Following up on our post yesterday, SDOT has confirmed that the road work will commence on the Ballard Bridge today. Crews are scheduled to work from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. everyday to complete the works as soon as possible. The southbound curbside lane at the north end of the Ballard Bridge will be closed …
The team at Ballard Blossom (1766 NW Market) are gearing up for a busy day delivering flowers to valentines all over the local area. The business stores the valentines orders in an empty shopfront that is bursting to the brink with blooms ready for the big day. Ballard Blossom employee Dave Montgomery reported that the …
Ballard District Council will hold their monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Ballard Library (5614 22nd NW). The meeting is open to the public and will be chaired by Catherine Weatbrook. Important local topics will be discussed during the meeting including the progress of the Ballard to Downtown Transit Expansion Study, the results and …
This afternoon volunteers will remove invasive plants and replace them with native trees and shrubs at Golden Gardens. The invasive Himalayan blackberry and English ivy will be removed by volunteers to celebrate Community Cares Day. In partnership with Carter Subaru, Seattle Parks and Recreation and Friends of Golden Gardens are organizing the restoration. “We are …
The East Ballard Greenstreet project team are seeking local homeowners who are interested in being involved in a neighborhood rain garden project. Project organizers will select a number of East Ballard properties along one block and will work with residents and volunteers to construct a community rain garden at no charge to homeowners. The rain …
Update: We have just been informed by SDOT that the road work on Ballard Bridge has been cancelled to lessen impact on all bridge traffic. It will be rescheduled sometime within the next month and we will update readers of the rescheduled date when information is known. Original Post: Seattle Department of Transportation Roadway Structures …
Frog lovers embarked on a 6-month “pond watch” program on the weekend to monitor eight amphibian species in wetlands throughout western Washington. This is the second year of the program which partners citizen scientists with Woodland Park Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The …
Blockhead trivia is on again tonight at Chuck’s 85th (656 NW 85th St) to raise money for Greenwood Food Bank. The quiz will start at 7:30 p.m. and entry fee is $5 per person. There is a maximum of six players per team and the top two teams will win gift certificates to Chuck’s. Last …