Seattle police officer Sergio Garcia joins District 6 race
Sergio Garcia, a police officer who works in Ballard, has just announced his plans to run for Seattle City Council District 6. Garcia is the fifth candidate to put in …
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Ballard teen named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
A teenager from Ballard has been awarded Youth of the Year by the King County Boys & Girls Club. The annual award goes to teens from around the region for …
Ballard boys basketball training starts soon
Spring basketball training is coming up for boys at the Boys & Girls Club. The Training League, which runs March 23 to June 8, is for boys in grades 4 …
Upgrades coming to 105-year-old Fishermen’s Terminal
The Port of Seattle is set to breathe new life into their oldest facility, the Fishermen’s Terminal, which just celebrated its 105th birthday. Major upgrades and new resources are in …
70-unit apartment building going in at 11th and 54th
A new 70-unit apartment building is in the works for the corner parcel at NW 54th and 11th Ave NW. According to a report in the Seattle DJC, it sold …
ACE Hardware opening on Holman Rd in Crown Hill
The building that used to be home to 3GI Sports (9000 Holman Rd NW) will soon be turned into an ACE Hardware. The owners come from Edmonds — according to …
Ballard resident and human rights activist awarded MLK Medal of Distinguished Service
Local human rights activist Cindy Domingo has been given a prestigious award for her work. Domingo was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service from King County …
Ballard bars gearing up for first ever Seattle Cocktail Week
Next week is the first ever Seattle Cocktail Week, with seven participating bars in Ballard. Kicking off on Monday, cocktail week includes 60 Seattle bars, with events such as master …
Police identify arson suspect in Gascoigne Lumber fire and others
Police have identified a 38-year-old man they believe is responsible for starting the Gascoigne Lumber fire and a series of other fires around Ballard, Fremont and Queen Anne. Detectives believe …
Update: Nordic Museum one step closer to national designation
Update: The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the legislation that will give Ballard’s Nordic Museum national designation. “We appreciate the work that Senator Cantwell and the entire Washington State …
Seattle’s biggest speed traps are just south of Ballard Bridge
If you’ve been nabbed for speeding just after crossing the Ballard Bridge in Interbay, you’re not alone. According to a report from MyNorthwest, it’s the city’s biggest speed trap. They …
Crown Hill Urban Village design workshop coming up
The next community meeting to discuss future planning for the Crown Hill Urban Village is coming up this weekend. On Sunday, March 3, the city’s Office of Planning and Community …