Locks fish ladder and viewing room closed for electrical upgrades
For the next two weeks, both the fish ladder and viewing room will be closed at the Locks while crews make some electrical upgrades. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers …
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Seattle Symphony and BHS orchestra to play free all-Scandinavian program
The Seattle Symphony is joining with the Ballard High Chamber Orchestra to play a Scandinavian-themed concert on Friday. On March 1, the symphony and orchestra will perform Wirén’s jovial Serenade for …
State legislators looking to replace Fremont’s iconic Lenin statue
A group of lawmakers would like to see Fremont’s Vladimir Lenin statue replaced. The group, consisting of 14 Republicans, are suggesting a work group to find a replacement for the …
Potholes galore in Ballard thanks to February snowstorms
Seattle’s recent snowstorm wreaked havoc on city roads, but there’s not much SDOT can do — yet. In Ballard alone, a couple dozen new potholes have opened up. One, on …
Ballard and Fremont Greenways to join together, hosting launch party on Wednesday
The Ballard and Fremont Greenways are about to join forces, and are hosting a neighborhood launch party on Wednesday to kick things off. The Ballard Greenways group has a number …
Java Bean closed for remodeling and rebranding
Java Bean is closed for a week while they make the transformation to Venture Coffee Co. The coffee shop has been operating on 24th Ave NW for three decades as …
Humpback whale spotted off Discovery Park
While it’s not uncommon for humpback whales to appear in this part of the Salish Sea, it’s not everyday that one gets a news helicopter following its movements. Yesterday, a …
Ballard High gymnasts place fourth at state
Ballard high school athletes are on a roll, with the gymnastics team placing fourth at yesterday’s state competition. The Ballard team finished with a total score of 177.825, coming in behind Kamiakin …
Service changes coming to Metro buses
If you commute by bus from Ballard to downtown, there are changes coming to some routes. Starting Saturday, March 23, seven bus routes will be shifting from the downtown Seattle …
King County Councilmembers to host Town Hall in Phinney Ridge tonight
Tonight (Feb. 21), King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski and Jeanne Kohl-Welles will be speaking and answering questions at a Town Mall meeting at the Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N). The …
15th and Market development almost complete
Work is nearing completion on the five-story commercial building on the corner of 15th and Market. The building is expected to be finished by the end of March, according to …
Ballard Film Festival rescheduled for March 2
The award-winning students in the Ballard High filmmaking program will soon get their chance to screen new work at their upcoming film festival, rescheduled for March 2. The Ballard Film …