Signs of life coming to The Splintered Wand
The wandmakers, witches, and wizards behind Ballard’s soon-to-be wand shop are slowly leaking details about their plans to open. Yvette posted the below photos in the My Ballard Group, spotted …
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Increased police presence coming to Ballard and Fremont
Ballard and Fremont have been chosen as two of seven neighborhoods in Seattle to receive more police patrols as part of what the city calls a “pre-summer emphasis program.” According …
Ballard High filmmakers win at international festivals
The Ballard High School student filmmakers have yet another reason to celebrate: two of the students’ films took home top prizes at recent international film festivals. BHS digital filmmaking teacher …
New pier finished at 24th Ave NW
Crews have finished creating a new pier at 24th Ave NW as part of the project to improve water quality in the Ship Canal. Seattle Public Utilities is at the …
Police searching for Fremont bidet thief
In a bizarre attempt to earn some money, a man tried to steal $15,000 worth of bidets from a Fremont toilet supply store. According to the SPD Blotter, in March, …
Phinney Ridge Starbucks to close in July
Update: Despite some rumors, Red Mill Burgers says they will not be expanding into the Starbucks space. “We do not currently know what business will be moving in, but we …
Seattle leaders recommend tunnels for Ballard, West Seattle light rail
A tunnel under the Ship Canal is emerging as the preferred option for Ballard Light Rail development, despite its hefty price tag. A group of elected leaders made the recommendation …
BHS Men’s Ensemble takes second in state
The Ballard High School Men’s Ensemble have returned from the state competition with a second-place finish. The state competition was held in Ellensburg at Central Washington University over the weekend. …
Ascent Outdoors and Ascent Cycles now closed
The outdoor gear shop Ascent Outdoors and bike store Ascent Cycles on Ballard Ave both closed down over the weekend. The closure was unexpected, and a brief sign on the …
‘Fake Willy’ officially donated to Ballard Locks
“Fake Willy”, the life-sized orca whale that was once used to deter hungry salmon-eating sea lions at the entrance to the Ship Canal, has just been officially donated to the …
SDOT to host cafe-style conversations about 6-year bike network plan
For the next two weeks, city transportation planners will host a series of cafe-style conversations about their 6-year plan to build a connected bike network in Seattle. The meetings will …
Market Street Singers to celebrate 15 years
The Ballard-grown choir Market Street Singers is turning 15 years old, and they’re getting ready to perform an anniversary concert in mid-May. The singers banded together in 2004, after the …