‘Ballard Gives Black Friday’ is back
This Friday more than 20 Ballard businesses will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to local charities. “Ballard Gives Black Friday” began in 2013 as a way to attract …
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Shilshole Bay Marina to get an upgrade
Updated: The Port of Seattle has approved $12 million in funding to upgrade the restrooms and re-pave the parking lot at Shilshole Bay Marina. The project includes creating three new …
1 rescued after boat sinks off Shilshole
Updated: A Good Samaritan rescued a boater whose 35-foot fishing vessel sank off Shilshole this morning, Seattle Fire says. The call came in at 8 a.m. for a sinking boat, …
After calling for volunteers to help move, Nickelsville decides to stay for now
Update: The Seattle Times followed up with a story today, calling Nickelsville’s short-lived attempt to move “rocky political theater.” Earlier: Nickelsville’s two-year stay in Ballard is officially up on Saturday, …
Neighbors want 5-year delay in City Light’s plan to sell properties
Ballard neighbors who attended last night’s community meeting with Seattle City Light asked the city for a lengthy delay in plans to sell seven surplus properties. More than 20 people …
What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond
The band My Goodness, which will be playing at the Freakout festival this weekend. It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, and were starting to see quite a few holiday events submitted …
Celebrate the last Yulefest at the ‘old’ Nordic Heritage Museum this weekend
Now in its 40th year, Yulefest at the Nordic Heritage Museum is one of our favorite annual Ballard events, kicking off the holiday season. This year has special significance: it …
Anthony Bourdain visits Ocho, Revel for Sunday episode of ‘Parts Unknown’
“Parts Unknown” host Anthony Bourdain was back in Seattle for a new episode airing this Sunday night on CNN. Among other stops, he visited Ocho in Ballard and Revel in …
Fire damages home near Carkeek, dogs missing
If you heard sirens in Crown Hill this morning, it was for this house fire in the 1200 block of 116th St., just to the north of Carkeek park. Firefighters …
Accident knocks down wires, closes 15th Ave.
A car smashed into a pole on 15th Ave. at 9:30 this morning, throwing wires across all lanes of the roadway at Bertona, just to the south of the bridge. …
Workshop to make your own ugly sweater
Don’t stress about finding the perfect ugly sweater. This year, make your own. Value Village on Crown Hill will host a “Tacky Holiday Sweater Workshop” this Sunday. From noon to …