Windermere Ballard hosting hygiene drive this week
Windermere Real Estate in Ballard is hosting a hygiene drive this week to benefit the Urban Rest Stop and Nyer Urness House. In addition to hygiene products (wash rags, feminine …
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BHS gymnastics team wins Metro Championship
The gymnastics team at Ballard High has reason to celebrate: they’ve just won the Metro Championship title. This is only the second time the BHS gymnastics team has taken the …
Corry’s Dry Cleaning and Fuzzy Wuzzy Rug Cleaning moving to Holman Road
Both Corry’s Fine Dry Cleaning and Fuzzy Wuzzy Rug Cleaning will be moving to Holman Road to make way for new apartment buildings. The two businesses, located on 15th Ave …
Potential leak at wastewater treatment station closes North Seattle beach
The private beach at Blue Ridge Park just north of Ballard has been closed after high levels of bacteria were found in the water. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division …
New tree plantings along Ballard Ave
There’s a few new saplings along Ballard Ave, replacing the dead trees that the City removed last year. At least nine dying trees were removed in downtown Ballard as part …
Corner site on Stone Way sells for $3.9 million
A corner site near the busy intersection of Stone Way and N 45th St has sold for $3.9 million. According to the Seattle DJC, the buyer was Zhonghuan Investment USA …
Ballard knitting club collecting handmade cold weather gear for the food bank
A local knitting group is focusing their efforts on making hats, scarves, and mittens for the Ballard Food Bank. The group, Yak & Yarn, meets on the first and third …
Xfinity opens retail store in Ballard Blocks
There’s a new Xfinity retail store in Ballard in the original Ballard Blocks building. The store, located at 4069 14th Ave NW, sells the full range of Comcast’s Xfinity offerings, …
Crown Hill Animal Hospital building sells for $3.3 million
The veterinary on Crown Hill has just sold for $3.3 million. The VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital, located at 9069 Holman Rd NW, was sold by Boyce-Haas Properties LLC, which …
Scandinavian furniture store Sparklebarn to open Feb. 22
The Scandinavian-inspired furniture store Sparklebarn is putting the finishing touches on their new shop in Ballard, which is set to open Feb. 22 with a grand opening party. Owner Shane …
Registration now open for BHS Running of the Beavers 5k
The 4th annual Running of the Beavers 5k fundraiser is coming up next month. The 5k is organized by Ballard High School, and serves as a benefit for the B …
Parking rates go up for Ballard’s core, but drop for summer Locks parking
Parking rates around the city have changed, with some increased rates around Ballard’s core, but some lower rates around the Locks. According to the City’s January 2020 Rate Change Flyer, …