New to Ballard? Meet neighbors and community groups over beer
The population of Ballard is rising just as fast as the new housing developments. While our new Ballard neighborhood guide and Facebook group are a good start for new residents, …
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House transported through Ballard, sent on a barge to the San Juans
While most of the neighborhood was sleeping overnight, a house made its way through Ballard — very slowly — on the back of a moving truck. The 730-square foot bungalow …
Ballard High wins state cheer competition
For the second year in a row, Ballard High School took home the hardware at the state cheerleading championship. The girls won in the “2A/3A Medium” category, edging out Steilacoom …
Ballard house moving to Lopez Island, some parking restricted along route
The big move for a small Ballard bungalow is happening late tonight (Saturday). The city has put up “no parking” signs along the narrow sections of the route. The home …
Tree knocks out power in Carkeek Park area
Updated 12:50 p.m. Power has been restored. Earlier: Just before noon, a tree branch fell into power lines, knocking out power to 4,171 customers to the north and east of …
‘The Ice Box’ arcade opens in old Allied Ice spot, bowling may be next
Over 45 years ago at the edge of Ballard and Fremont, Allied Ice was born, providing blocks of ice for the fleet of nearby fishing boats. As time went on, …
Homegrown shuts down Fremont location
After nearly 9 years in Fremont, Homegrown has decided to pull out of the neighborhood. A sign on the door of the sustainable sandwich and salad spot says it’s is …
Vegan ice cream shop coming to 70th St.
With hot spots Delancey, Essex, Rosellini’s, The Fat Hen and Brunswick & Hunt, this stretch of NW 70th St. in Whittier Heights is accustomed to long lines and challenging parking. …
Briefs: Ballard Commons, Nickelsville, Loyal Heights, Joli and more
A hodgepodge of Ballard news to share from our inbox… – BALLARD COMMONS: The Seattle PI published a story about Seattle Police handing out $500 trespassing tickets to campers at …
Ballard High wind ensemble invited to state event, to hold preview performance
Last year Ballard High School’s wind ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall in NYC (video). Next month they’ll be the first Seattle Public School invited to perform at the Washington Music …
With Ballard fires still unsolved, Magnolia has its own string of arson cases
After a string of 21 dumpster fires in the Ballard area — including one on Phinney Ridge and another in Magnolia — the arsons have mysteriously stopped. The last fires …
Neighbors on 49th St. not happy with Waze
Neighbors who live along NW 49th St. near Market St. (map) are not happy with navigation apps Waze and Google Maps, according to a story on KIRO 7 (only available …