The Seattle School District wants to double the size of Loyal Heights Elementary, and they are requesting a waiver from city zoning regulations to begin the rebuild. There will be a […]
Author: Meghan Walker
West Woodland parents frustrated by delay in portable classroom additions
Parents from West Woodland Elementary are worried the school won’t have enough space for students for the upcoming school year. The school district is asking parents to be patient, saying they’re […]
Throwback Thursday: Ballard’s parks of yesteryear
This week we take a look at Ballard parks of the past. A group of boys waiting to take turns sliding down a playground slide at an unknown Ballard park in […]
Ballard Development Update: another subdivision application
One subdivision application makes up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. 2410 NW 61ST ST A […]
Outdoor movie night at Ballard Commons park this Friday
Sweet Mickey’s candy shop will host their annual movie night in the Ballard Commons park this Friday, August 28. They’ll be showing “The Lego Movie,” which will begin at dusk (about […]
Ballard Goodwill disputes rumors of losing their lease
There’s been some buzz on our forum about the Ballard Goodwill closing to make way for new development, but the Goodwill Seattle headquarters say that’s not true. Forum user Marigold […]
Open forum in Ballard to discuss affordable housing
Next week, city and state representatives and community members will come together to discuss affordable housing options in Seattle. The “Open the Door to Affordable Housing” forum will be held Wednesday, September […]
City urges residents to cut back on water use
The city’s water supply has taken a hit because of the hot and dry summer, so they’re asking residents to cut back water usage by 10 percent. The City of Seattle […]
Ballard Bridge lane closures scheduled for graffiti clean-up
Crews will be out cleaning up graffiti on the underside of the Ballard Bridge on Saturday. The “Graffiti Rangers” will be working on Saturday, August 29 from 7:30 a.m. to […]
Local organization looking for volunteer tutors
A local group that offers free tutoring for elementary students is looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year. Invest in Youth begins their tutoring sessions the first week of […]
Ballard Locks to continue water conservation due to extreme low lake levels
Lake Union is reaching nearly record-breaking low levels, which means the Ballard Locks has to cut back on water for the fish ladder and avoid using the large lock. The Army […]
Macefield’s story is going to the big screen
The saga of Edith Macefield and her tiny home in Ballard appears to be headed to Hollywood. According to The Hollywood Reporter, producer Will Gluck plans to tell the story of Macefield and […]
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