Ballard Library to re-open today
After a six week closure for refurbishments Ballard Library is set to re-open today (Monday, June 20) at 10 a.m. The 11-year-old branch closed on May 9 so that the worn carpeting could …
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What’s on this weekend
Enjoy your weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, June 17 Park in the Heart childrens Art Classes at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The classes will …
Nia class to benefit Orlando victims
This Sunday’s Nia class at The Ballard Health and Wellness Center (1138 NW Market St) will raise funds to support the victims of the Orlando shooting. The Nia fitness class, …
Naked cyclists to take a spin through Ballard
This Saturday, June 18, marks another year for the famous Summer Solstice Parade and bike ride in Seattle. At approximately 2 p.m. around 1500 naked painted cyclists will ride up Ballard Ave …
Ownership of Honoré Artisan Bakery to change hands
According to Seattle Eater, the ownership of Ballard favorite Honoré Artisan Bakery (1413 NW 70th Street) is set to change hands this month. New owner, Suzanne Rosellini, has confirmed that …
Development Update June 16: Apartment buildings and subdivisions
One application and plenty of decisions 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: 8509 14th Ave …
SPD officers catch car thief asleep at wheel
SPD officers found a car thief asleep at the wheel Monday night after tracking a stolen Honda from Queen Anne to the West Woodland neighborhood. Check out the full report …
Populuxe to raise funds for Pulse shooting victims
The folks at Populuxe Brewing (826B NW 49th St) are hosting an event to support the victims of the terrible Pulse Night Club shootings in Orlando. $1 from every pint …
Ballard History Walks kick off for the Summer
Ballard History Walks are on again this summer and the next one is set for this Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. This week’s walk is titled …
Ballard Natural Drainage Systems crews begin excavation work
The Ballard Natural Drainage Systems crew started excavating for weirs in the bioretention cells (rain gardens) last week. The weirs act like small dams across the cell and help control …
Swedish opens 22-bed behavioral unit in Ballard
At the end of May, Swedish Medical Center in Ballard opened a new 22-bed behavioral health unit. The cost of the new unit was just under $12 million and stemmed from …
Mayor Murray proposes plan for more police officers
Last week, Mayor Ed Murray sent the Seattle City Council a proposed funding plan to finance the hiring of 200 new police officers and investments in the City’s 911 call center. …