New reader board at Whittier Elementary
After nearly a year of work by volunteers, the Whittier PTA, a grant from the Department of Neighborhoods and Jason Sharpley, the man who spearheaded the entire project, Whittier Elementary …
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Have a beer for the Ballard Food Bank
As part of the Good Cause Beer Tastings, Chuck’s Hop Shop is hosting a craft beer tasting next week to benefit the Ballard Food Bank. The tasting will be next …
Ice and snow in Alaska ground Seattle fishermen
By Chris Foster Ryan Minvielle is getting a mid-winter break thanks to one of the coldest winters Alaska has seen in years. Freezing temperatures, relentless snow and ice have forced …
2012, a year of transition for Ballard Chamber
A year from now, Scott Ingham says the Ballard Chamber of Commerce will be noticeably different. In fact it may not even be called the Chamber. Ingham is one of …
Racially-motivated attack on delivery driver in Ballard
Police are investigating what appears to be a racially-motivated attack in Ballard. Just after midnight on Sunday, a delivery driver was riding his bike on Leary Ave when a man …
Shed pounds in the Ballard Fitness Fest
With the goal of helping people get fit and lose weight, EDGE Personal Training is once again hosting the Ballard Fitness Fest. The fest is a three-month weight loss challenge …
Mayor to hold Ballard Town Hall
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn wants to hear from you. On Tuesday, February 28th from 5 to 6 p.m. he will hold a Neighborhood Town Hall at Ballard Landmark (5433 Leary …
Happy Valentine’s Day
The residents of Ballard Landmark would like to wish their neighbors a Happy Valentine’s Day! Photos courtesy Zoe Pye, Ballard Landmark.
Ballard’s booming beer business
By Mwiza Kalisa With seven breweries in five square miles, Ballard is fast becoming the Bordeaux of beer. The support for local businesses and a pioneering spirit has made the …
A Ballard love story, circa 1892
Love before Twitter, texting or email was a lot different. Instead of the instant gratification of an immediate response, love birds in the 1890s would have to wait days or …
Youth soccer camp during mid-winter break
The Ballard High School boys soccer coaches and current varsity players are holding a Mid-Winter Break Youth Soccer Camp for boys and girls. The camp runs February 21st through February …
Neighbors debate future of Sunset Hill Community Association
By Aaron Gordon Ballard residents want to preserve the Sunset Hill Community Association clubhouse, as shown by the avid support at the yesterday’s membership meeting. The iconic community building has …