Second Nordic Innovation Summit coming in May
Next month, the Nordic Museum will host the Nordic Innovation Summit, bringing together leaders in both the public and private sectors. The full-day summit, happening May 16, will include panels …
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Starbucks installs sharps boxes in cafe bathrooms
Starbucks has announced it will be adding safe needle disposal boxes in bathrooms in 25 U.S. markets, in areas deemed high-risk. According to KING 5, the move comes after two …
Discover Your Northwest receives national award for Ballard Locks support
A local nonprofit has been given a national award for their ongoing support of the Ballard Locks. The Army Corps of Engineers have awarded Discover Your Northwest the National Excellence …
Ballard Mini-Pod hopes to return this summer
The Ballard Mini-Pod food truck lot near Swedish Hospital will likely be back in action this summer as the owner awaits city permitting to allow a permanent tenant. While permitting …
Man arrested for waving knife at passing cars in Green Lake
A man was arrested Monday morning after standing in the middle of the road and waving a knife at passing cars in Green Lake. According to the SPD Blotter, police …
Ballard High addresses gun violence with spring theatre performances
This spring, students from Ballard High School are taking on the subject of gun violence with two performances. The Ballard High School Playmakers will stage two, one-act plays in May: …
Nordic Museum to celebrate new national designation this week
Ballard’s Nordic Museum recently gained national designation, and they’re having an event this week to celebrate. On Thursday, April 25, bill proponents Senators Maria Cantwell and Lisa Murkowski will visit …
Ballard rape victim tells story, calls for stronger leaders
The woman who survived a sexual assault in the Ballard Carter Volkswagen in May last year has spoken out in a short documentary. The video (below), produced by filmmaker and …
Ballard Food Bank moving to a new location
The Ballard Food Bank will be relocating in anticipation of their expiring lease. Ballard Food Bank Executive Director Jen Muzia says the lease on their current home at 5130 Leary …
Sazon Kitchen opening on 73rd and 15th
There’s a new restaurant going in on the corner of 73rd and 15th, filling the location where Medina Gyro used to operate. It’s called Sazon Kitchen — you may recognize …
District 6 candidate forum tomorrow night
Tomorrow night (April 23), most of the candidates running for the District 6 city council seat will be at a public forum in Phinney. Nine of the 11 total candidates …
Upcoming info session about Ballard Missing Link construction
Work to build the Missing Link of the Burke-Gilman Trail is already underway, and the city is hosting an upcoming information sessions for people to learn about the project. The …