Suspicious man seen going through garbage cans on 17th
My Ballard reader Michael emailed in to report a man who was seen going through garbage cans on 17th Ave NW between NW 56th and 59th streets on Monday. Check out Michael’s …
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Voter registration deadline fast approaching for special election
Locals who want to participate in the February 9 special election and are not yet registered should prepare now. Registrations can take place in person until 4: 30 p.m. on Monday, February 1, at …
United Way to assist locals with free tax preparation
United Way of King County is offering free tax help to local families making under $62,000 a year at Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St) on Tuesdays from 5–9 p.m. …
Dayton the dog lost near Market St
My Ballard reader Jacqueline emailed in to report that Dayton, her friend’s dog, ran away this afternoon around 30th and Market. Dayton (pictured) is small, white/cream colored and weighs about …
Beaver spotted at Ballard Locks
A beaver was captured on video checking out the Ballard Locks yesterday. “I alerted the Locks crew, so they could help him get back into the water,” wrote James on Facebook. …
Mayor Murray to give live televised address on homelessness
Mayor Ed Murray will be giving a live televised address this evening on one of the most challenging issues facing our city: homelessness. As many readers are aware, the issue …
PNA Village seeks volunteers in Ballard
The Phinney Neighborhood Association’s PNA Village is coming to Ballard and the team is seeking volunteers! Membership in the PNA Village Program empowers people to remain in their homes and …
Windermere Ballard to host free electronics recycling event
Windermere Real Estate (2636 NW Market St) and SBK Recycle are hosting their annual Free Computer & Electronics Recycling Event this Saturday, January 30, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The following items …
The week in sports at BHS
Basketball, wrestling, swimming, cheer and gymnastics are on the agenda this week for the BHS Beavers. Home games include basketball (Tuesday), wrestling (Thursday), swimming (Friday) and gymnastics (Saturday). Monday, January 25 Boys …
Soap for Hope Drive on this week at BHS
Ballard High School Sophomore, Addison Baker, has organized a “Soap For Hope” Drive at Ballard High School benefiting Queen Anne Help Line. From now through January 29th, donations of new and unopened …
Donors needed for Ballard Blood Drive
Bloodworks NW is once again encouraging locals to give blood this Saturday to do their part in supporting patients in need within our local community. Bloodworks is our local blood bank and the sole provider …
Development Update Jan 25: subdivisions and an apartment building
Development applications continue to be submitted in our neighborhood each week during this first month of 2016. Two subdivision approvals and an apartment building application make up today’s development update from the City of …