Drive-by shooting suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested after what police are calling a drive-by shooting early yesterday morning. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the 911 call center received multiple reports of hearing six …
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A note from our Crime Prevention Coordinator
Terrie Johnston is the North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator. Last last year the Mayor and Seattle City Council decided to maintain the position for another year, meaning Johnston will continue …
Young beaver making a home at Golden Gardens
There’s a new resident in the pond at the north end of Golden Gardens Park. Betsy snapped these photos of the little wood worker’s work that’s on the east side …
Beavers conclude home season with senior night
By Bucky Beaver Last night Ballard High School honored seniors from the girls and boys basketball teams, cheer and the pep band. Great night and packed house as the Beavers …
The plan for Kirke Park
As we wrote last week, construction on the 9th Avenue pocket park starts today. Kelly Goold, the project manager with the City of Seattle, sent construction information to the Friends …
UW student new BHS tennis coach
The Ballard High School girls tennis team has a new coach. Chandler Lewis is a student at the University of Washington where he plays on the UW Club Tennis Team. …
Service hours added to eliminate overcrowding on Route 44
Route 44, the main east/west bus between Ballard and the U District, is one of nearly a dozen Metro routes that will be getting more service hours starting in June. …
Free tax aid available at Ballard Library
Once again this year, tax preparers will be available to help you with your taxes. TaxAide Ballard posted this notice in the MyBallard forum: Confused by tax law changes? Can’t …
‘The Showing’ highlights student productions
The Ballard High School Video Production students are getting ready to show off their works. “The Showing” showcases student films, including the BHS premiere of Safe at Last, the winner …
Volunteers needed for ‘salmon duty’
Volunteer fish feeders are needed for the 2012 salmon supplementation project in Carkeek Park. From February through May, 50,000 Chum Salmon fry will need to be fed three times a …
Nearby: Market closing, U Village parking and more
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Greenwood Market getting ready to say goodbye Dizzy Daze Marathon returning to Green Lake Park New Woodland Park 5’s program in Fremont …
Seattle Schools asking for two-day snow waiver
Students may not have to make up all three school days they missed during this month’s snow storm. Officials at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) want to waive two days instead …