City council to vote on head tax repeal
In a surprising about-face, Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell has introduced an ordinance — for a vote in Tuesday’s council meeting — that would repeal the head tax. The …
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Musician selected for Fremont Bridge tower, says ‘it’s actually pretty noisy’
Sound designer and composer Paurl Walsh has been selected by the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture to spend the summer in the north tower of the Fremont bridge creating …
Police tracked burglary suspect in Loyal Heights
Scary moments for Loyal Heights residents last night as police searched for a burglary suspect. A resident at 77 St. NW and NW 19th Ave. said there was an attempted …
Lots going on this weekend in Ballard
The events calendar is always jumping, but this weekend is especially busy — including one of our favorites, the Ballard Criterium (above). Here’s a roundup of events in Ballard and …
Seniors unleash bikeshare prank at Ballard High
It seems the seniors were busy last night. Teachers and staff arriving at Ballard High School this morning were stunned to find an army of Lime and Ofo bikes parked …
Ballard Playfield is getting an upgrade
If you’ve visited the Ballard Playfield on NW 60th St. next to the community center recently, you know it could use an upgrade. The city has set aside $1.6 million …
Ballard Bridge closed for several hours overnight
At 10:15 last night, police closed the Ballard Bridge in both directions, and Seattle Fire was told to respond for “water rescue standby.” While there’s no official word of the …
Crown Hill Broiler quietly opens on 15th Ave.
Back in January, the Original Pancake House along 15th Ave. NW just north of NW 80th St. closed its doors for good. In the last couple weeks, the Crown Hill …
Briefs: Home prices, Addo, Mae Ploy, Yak’s, secret map, bikesharing and more
A few quick stories from around the neighborhood… SOARING HOME PRICES: The median home price in the greater Ballard area has risen 9.9% in the last year to $851,500, reports …
City awards $150,000 for neighborhood projects in Ballard area
The City of Seattle announced today it’s investing just over $1 million to support 22 community projects citywide through the Neighborhood Matching Fund. Here’s how the awards break down in …
Coyote spotted in Loyal Heights
“This guy was out jogging this morning, corner of Earl and 80th,” posted Kurt in the My Ballard Facebook Group with this photo. Coyotes are not uncommon in Ballard — …
Reuben’s creates ‘Good Hair Day’ brew for Rudy’s
Brewery collaborations are all the rage these days, and Reuben’s Brews has a unique one in store: a 25th anniversary beer for Rudy’s Barbershop called “Good Hair Day.” “While a …