Closer look at future 52-room congregate residence on 15th
A 4-story congregate residence with 52 sleeping rooms will soon be built on the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 59th St. That corner is the home to the …
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Update: Locks to close fish ladder for major renovations, Corps Foundation asking public for donations to help
Update: We wanted to clear up a few things regarding the funding for the new viewing area: the groups asking for donations are the Corps Foundation, which is the Official …
Ballard HolidayFest at Bergen Place this weekend
Bergen Place will be transformed into a holiday wonderland this weekend, with the Ballard Holiday Fest taking over the park this Saturday, Dec.1 from 3 to 6pm. The festival will …
Seahawks recognize BHS football player, award $1000 to school’s athletic department
Joshua Villarino isn’t just a football player — he’s also a martial artist and musician, and the first male dancer in the history of Ballard High School’s dance team. As a …
Community survey looking for feedback on public safety concerns
The city’s annual survey seeking feedback on public safety concerns is live for two more days — the survey closes on Nov. 30. Administered by Seattle University researchers, the survey …
Ballard Beer News: collabs, fundraisers, and prolific hazy IPAs from Reuben’s
We’re quite lucky in Ballard to have nearly a dozen local breweries, many of which are constantly pumping out new creations and hosting community events such movie nights and fundraisers. …
Early morning fire behind Smoke Shop on Ballard Ave
A small fire was discovered this morning behind the Smoke Shop on Ballard Ave NW. Kristin Tinsley from the Seattle Fire Department says they sent one engine to the scene …
Former BHS track athlete wins Seattle Marathon
The man who won Sunday’s Seattle Marathon is a Ballard High School alum. Alex Bowns graduated from Ballard High School in 2012, and went on to run for the University …
Ballard High kicks off basketball season today
The Ballard High School Beavers will start their basketball season today with their first game against Auburn Riverside at BHS this afternoon. The freshmen (JVC) game begins at 4:15, JV is …
A look inside the future Fair Isle Brewing space
The next brewery to claim its place amongst Ballard’s beer-makers is making headway on their 2019 opening, with almost $300,000 raised by investors and the beginning of building out their …
City’s plan to upzone areas for affordable housing takes a step forward
The city’s plan to increase density in 27 different neighborhoods will likely go ahead, which would increase affordable housing in Ballard’s downtown and Crown Hill. The plan is part of …
Ballard Library to host Northwest Youth Harp Ensemble holiday concert
The Ballard Library will soon host a holiday-themed Northwest Youth Harp Ensemble concert, happening on Saturday, Dec. 8. The harp students, under the direction of Ballard harpist Susi Hussong, will …