Rummage sale to benefit Market Street Singers this weekend
If you love a good rummage sale, this one’s to benefit a group of local singers: on Saturday, April 6, the Market Street Singers will host the sale to help …
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BHS music program receives national recognition
The Ballard High School Performing Arts program has just been given a national award. The school has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from the NAMM (National Association of Music …
Smolt slides installation underway at the Locks
Work is underway this week to install the smolt slides* for the Ballard Locks fish ladder. The smolt slides are basically “baby salmon slides”, which allow younger salmon a safe …
Ballard Tool Library celebrates one-year anniversary
Ballard’s Tool Library has just turned one year old. Run by Sustainable Ballard, the library (7549B 15th Ave NW) started in March 2018. It’s comprised almost entirely of volunteers, and …
All Seattle community centers and pools closed on April 4
Seattle Parks and Recreation will be closing all community centers, pools, teen life centers and small craft centers on April 4 for an all-staff recreation division training. All recreation programs …
Heron nesting season in full swing at Commodore Park
Bird watchers of Ballard, this one’s for you: it’s heron nesting season, and the nesting colony at Commodore Park is absolutely buzzing. Heron Habitat Helpers, in partnership with Seattle Urban …
Artist sought for Lagunitas Brewery mural project
There’s a project underway to create a maritime-themed mural for Lagunitas, and two neighborhood groups are seeking artist submissions. Spearheaded by the Ballard Alliance and Ballard Public Art Committee, the …
Sweet Mickey’s opens on Ballard Ave
Sweet Mickey’s has just softly opened their new location a few days ago, right in the middle of Ballard Ave. Owner Randy Brinker announced his plans to move into the …
Police arrest Fremont bike burglar
A 50-year-old man is in custody for stealing three bikes from a Fremont residence. On Friday, North Precinct officers arrested the man after he was spotted with a stolen bike, …
Local artist wants to paint a mural underneath the Ballard Bridge
A local muralist is looking to bring some color and life to the concrete area below the Ballard Bridge. Andrew Miller is an active local artist who has been involved …
Man robs Wonderland, chased on foot for three blocks
Wonderland Gear Exchange just can’t get a break: they had yet another robbery on Wednesday, this one in broad daylight while the store was open. Co-owner Ben Mawhinney said a …
Nordic Museum extends ‘The Vikings Begin’ exhibit
The Nordic Museum has decided to extend their popular The Vikings Begin exhibit for two more weeks and offer more lectures and events to accompany the exhibit. The Vikings Begin has …