Inside the Locks Tours happening in March
Next month, you’ll have a chance to tour the inside the Ballard Locks’ large chamber. On Wednesdays in March, the Army Corps of Engineers will be doing guided tours for …
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Traffic signal work at 24th and Market this week
This Thursday and Friday (Feb. 21-22), the traffic signal at 24th and NW Market St will be turned off while crews do some work, and uniformed police officers will be …
Presidents’ Day: what’s open and what’s closed
Today is Presidents Day, which means some changes to your normal Monday. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Seattle today: Schools, libraries, community centers and government offices …
Lake Washington summer refill operations start tomorrow
Even after the largest water flow event at the Ballard Locks in recorded history, the operation to refill Lake Washington starts tomorrow, Feb. 15. The peak inflow rate was at …
Leaky pipe repaired at North Beach Pump Station
A leaky pipe at the North Beach Pump Station has been repaired, reopening most of Blue Ridge Park beach after it was closed for poor water quality. The King County …
Three days left to vote for National Nordic Museum in USA Today’s Best New Museum awards
Ballard’s National Nordic Museum is on the short list for the country’s best museum. The Nordic has been nominated in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice for Best New Museum: “These museums, ranging …
Closer look at Licton Springs K-8 at Webster
By Ayisha Guillen In its eighth building move thus far, Licton Springs K-8 School will become “Licton Springs at Webster” in the fall of 2020. The Ballard District Council presented …
Dog Yard Bar opening this spring in Ballard
There’s a new bar opening soon in Ballard, aimed at dog owners and their fur-children. The Dog Yard Bar, dreamed up by Downtown Dog Lounge owner Elise Vincentini, will be …
5-story apartment building planned for small lot on 15th
Another apartment building with small efficiency dwelling units is being planned for 15th Ave NW. The 5-bedroom house, built in 1980 and located at 6743 15th Ave NW, would be …
Accident closes southbound lanes on Aurora Wednesday morning
9:30am: The person has been transported to the hospital in stable condition. Seattle Fire says the southbound lanes are expected to reopen shortly. Original: An accident has closed the southbound …
Tonight’s BDC meeting to discuss Webster School reopening
Tonight’s Ballard District Council meeting will be all about the soon-to-reopen Webster School. The meeting will feature a presentation on the autumn reopening of the K-8 at NW 67th and …
Ballard Locks dam sees highest water flow ever recorded
Over the past few days, the Ballard Locks dam had the highest water flow ever measured since recordings began in 1946. Bill Dowell from the US Army Corps of Engineers …