Sailor rescued from the waters off Shilshole
Updated: Fire crews responded to Shilshole Marina this morning for a report of a man in the water, separated from his sailboat. The sailor was rescued by another vessel nearby, …
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Apartments slated for Crown Hill Hardware site and two other lots
Since Crown Hill Hardware announced it was closing back in November — one of the longest-running businesses in North Seattle — we’ve been waiting to see what’s planned for the …
Cruise ship heads through the Locks
Updated: The Star Legend made history today by becoming the largest cruise ship to ever navigate the Ballard Locks and the Ship Canal. A crowd gathered to watch the big …
New Gemenskap Park waits for utility work
With most of the street work complete, 14th Ave. NW has reopened to traffic through the Gemenskap Park construction project. But workers are waiting for utility hookups before they can …
Where will the Ballard light rail line go? Process enters next phase
Sound Transit has poured through community feedback and narrowed the list of alternatives for where to build the Ballard light rail line. Now Sound Transit has entered the next phase …
Police search for suspects on Sunday
Updated: Seattle Police searched a wide area of Frelard and West Woodland on Sunday evening for suspects believed to be connected to an assault and stolen vehicle. It sounds like …
Yoga, movies and a dog show planned for Ballard Commons Park
Ballard Commons has become a popular hangout for the homeless over the years. It’s also one of Ballard’s best parks — especially during the summer months — thanks to its …
Fatal traffic collision at 15th and Market
Update: Seattle Police says the driver of the pickup truck drove through a red light while traveling eastbound on Market St., colliding with two other vehicles before ramming into a …
Public meeting set for controversial project slated for Fremont Ave.
We’ve covered LOTS of new developments over the years, and a high-density apartment proposal (.pdf) along Fremont Ave. is one of the most controversial we’ve seen. The city has received …
New restaurant from Lark chef opening soon
In March we discovered Lark chef Mitch Mayers was planning to open a new restaurant in the Kickin’ Boot spot in Old Ballard. Now we know the name, Sawyer, and …
Ballard’s fear of crime ranks higher than most Seattle neighborhoods
In the third annual Public Safety Survey released today by Seattle University, Ballard appeared near the top of the list of neighborhoods in the “fear of crime” category, especially at …
Ballard High graduation seen from above
Jay Dotson flew above the Ballard High graduation ceremony in a helicopter to capture this unique aerial view (click photo for larger view). The ceremony was held Monday at Memorial …