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 […]
Author: Meghan Walker
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 […]
Ballard Development Update: one subdivision application and an appeal
One subdivision application and an appeal on a subdivision application make up this week’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land […]
Mystery cyclist heroically protects a fallen biker on 15th Ave NW
A man whose girlfriend was protected after being hit by a car on Sunday in Ballard on 15th Ave NW is asking for help to find the cyclist who helped […]
Suzuki Institute music school moving to Ballard
The Suzuki Institute of Seattle is moving from Greenwood to Ballard as of September 1st, where they’ll be offering private and group music classes for all ages. They’ll be teaching violin, […]
Throwback Thursday: summertime bliss of yesteryear
Seattle’s summer has been one for the books, with a number of record-breaking hot days and more sunshine than our vegetation knows what to do with. Today we look back […]
Ballard Development Update: four subdivision approvals
Four subdivision approvals make 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. 2413 NW 64TH ST A […]
Seattle’s Play Streets are popping up all over Ballard
Kid-themed block parties are catching on quickly in Ballard, with half a dozen regular meet-ups each week in our ‘hood. It’s called the Play Streets Program, and involves closing off […]
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