Ballard High School could win up to $100,000 and a free Kelly Clarkson concert through a State Farm-sponsored promotion that encourages safe driving. The “Celebrate My Drive” contest is going […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Skateboarder run over after smashing car window and yelling racial slurs at driver
A skateboarder in north Ballard was sent to the hospital with serious injuries following an altercation with a minivan driver on Sunday. The skateboarder reportedly blocked the path of the […]
Old Ballard Liquor Co. grand opening coming soon
This summer, the Old Ballard Liquor Co. busted in on the scene of the Ballard brewery empire, becoming the first craft distillery in the area. Now, after a few months […]
Update: Ballard Bridge now lowered
Update: The bridge has been lowered, but traffic is still backed up and drivers should plan for extra travel time. Original: The Ballard Bridge is stuck in the upright position, […]
14th Ave NW street cleanup tomorrow
Tomorrow, Sat. Oct. 19, there will be a street cleanup party on 14th Ave NW from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone interested in helping out can meet at Blowing […]
Bauhaus & Twice Sold Tales opens in Ballard
The long awaited opening of Bauhaus in Ballard is finally here; the cafe opens its doors to the public tonight at the corner of NW Market St. and 20th Ave […]
107th annual Leif Erikson Lodge Bazaar this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, the Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St.) will hold its annual bazaar. This year, they’ll be celebrating 107 years with Nordic […]
Parking restrictions in Crown Hill on Friday for street sweeping
The Seattle Department of Transportation will be restricting parking in some parts of Crown Hill and Greenwood tomorrow (Friday) as crews sweep streets that were recently chip sealed. The sweeping […]
Ballard Locks reopened today with federal funding restored
The park grounds around the Ballard Locks are now open again after just over two weeks of closure due to the government shutdown. The park grounds reopened today at 6:30 […]
The Calf & Kid to open cheese bar in Ballard
Just in case you were worried Ballard didn’t care enough about cheese, that’s all about to change: the Calf & Kid cheese company is opening Seattle’s first cheese bar in […]
Seattle Schools accepting feedback on proposed boundary changes
The Seattle School District is proposing new boundary changes that will affect elementary school attendance. Known as “Growth Boundaries,” the changes are meant to accommodate enrollment growth and new construction, […]
Vote to get Ballard brainiac back on Jeopardy for ‘Fan Favorite’ show
Ballard’s very own Tom Nissley represented our ‘hood well on Jeopardy a couple years ago when he became an 8-day champ, bringing home more than $235,000. He now has a chance […]
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