Ballard Eagles to host Can Jam, a benefit for Ballard Food Bank
On Thursday, Nov. 15, the Salmon Bay Eagles club will host an evening of music to benefit the Ballard Food Bank. It’s called the Can Jam, and will feature bands …
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Limback Lumber Co. vandalized in Ballard
The entire side of Limback Lumber Co. (2600 NW Market St) was vandalized Monday night with the words, “Most people can’t handle real freedom”. The graffiti was noticed by Debi …
Town hall tonight at the Nordic with Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Tonight (Oct. 24), County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles will host a town hall at the Nordic Museum at 7pm. The meeting will be about the 2019-2020 proposed budget. Also at the …
24th Ave NW public pier getting a revamp
The public pier at the end of 24th Ave NW is getting replaced as part of the city’s project to improve water quality in the Ship Canal. Seattle Public Utilities …
Suspect arrested in Ballard for stealing urn containing ashes
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man who broke into a Ballard family’s RV and stole an urn containing ashes. Shawn Telford was sleeping in his RV parked in his driveway …
‘The Vikings Begin’ on now at the Nordic Museum
The Nordic Museum unveiled its newest exhibit over the weekend: The Vikings Begin tells the story of the Vikings of early Scandinavia, with original artifacts, reconstructions, and archaeological discoveries from early …
Ballard Neighborhood Design open house next week
If you want to learn about and weigh in on the future of Ballard development, there will be an open house about proposed design guidelines next Monday, Oct. 29 at …
Ballard residents urge O’Brien to help increase police presence
Homelessness and the lack of police presence in Ballard were central issues at Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s budget meeting at the Phinney Neighborhood Association on Sunday. Comments were heard for over …
The Washington Post highlights Ballard’s Scandinavian roots and cuisine
Ballard is in the national spotlight this week: The Washington Post published an article today highlighting Ballard’s rich Scandinavian heritage. From the article: Within the few square miles that define …
BHS filmmakers win three national awards
The Ballard High filmmakers have reason to celebrate: two of their films won a total of three awards at yesterday’s National Student Production Awards. Best Short Form Non-Fiction went to …
Registration now open for 12th annual Turkey Trot 5k
The 12th annual Turkey Trot 5k is coming up in a few weeks, where thousands run/jog/walk through Sunset Hill to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The costumed trot …
Councilmember Mike O’Brien to discuss city budget at upcoming public meeting
Ballard’s City Councilmember Mike O’Brien will be hosting a public meeting this weekend to discuss city budget priorities. The meeting will be Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 4pm at …