This Saturday, June 17 from 11am to 3:30pm is Fisheries Day at the Ballard Locks, with kids activities and staff on hand to give information about the migrating salmon and other […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Development Update June 15: more rowhouses on the way
Today’s development update includes one new application for a block of townhouses on NW 41st St and 3rd Ave NW, plus revised applications for three rowhouses and two single-family residences on NW 64th St. The […]
First annual BHS boys youth lacrosse camp in July
Ballard High School is holding the first annual boy’s youth lacrosse camp this summer for kids in grades 2 through 8. The ‘Mighty Beaver Lax Camp’ is from July 10 to 14, […]
Annual Grieg Gala brings Norwegian musicians to Ballard
This Sunday, June 18, is the Annual Grieg Gala, celebrating the 174th birthday of Edvard Hagerup Grieg, Bergen and Norway’s most beloved composer. The event will be a “Father’s Day extravaganza”, […]
Community support needed to help improve Ballard Locks fish ladder
The renovation plans for the fish ladder viewing area at the Ballard Locks are ticking along, with a recent $400,000 grant and upcoming fundraiser to help fund the improvements. Several […]
Science and beer at the Leary Traveler
On Tuesday, June 27 at 7pm, the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance will host the first “Pint-size Science” event at the Leary Traveler (4354 Leary Way NW). There will be scientists on hand […]
$1 million bail for Ballard murder suspect
The man accused of killing his aunt in Ballard last weekend is being held on a $1 million bail. Javen Erik Thordarson, 18, was arrested after his aunt, Emily Thordarson was […]
Free weekend art lessons for kids at Ballard Commons Park
Every Saturday this month, there are free art lessons and craft tables for kids at Ballard Commons Park. Known as Park in the Heart, the Arts in Parks funded program […]
Nordic Heritage Museum construction update
It’s been nearly one year the groundbreaking for the new 57,000 sq. ft. Nordic Heritage Museum in the heart of Ballard, and trustees still need to raise the final $6.8 million […]
Australian Shepherd needs a good home
An Australian Shepherd is in need of a new home. Brian Bauer is looking for a family to adopt his grandmother’s dog, an 8-year-old purebred Australian Shepherd. “She was my […]
Youth ORCA cards now valid in summer, card renewals at BHS this week
The city’s low-cost public transportation program, ORCA, is expanding to include free transportation for the summer months. About 2,500 students’ cards are expiring in June, so there are several enrollment events at […]
Tonight: Sunset Hill – Shilshole Gateway work party
If you feel like meeting your neighbors and getting your hands dirty, join the Sunset Hill – Shilshole Gateway work party tonight at 5 – 7pm at 3601 NW 62nd […]
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