Rabid bat numbers in Washington are highest in a decade
The number of rabid bats found in Washington state is the highest in a decade; the rabid bat found in Ballard was one of 12 found in parks and homes …
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Ballard girls basketball fall clinics offered on no-school days
This fall, the Ballard High School basketball program will be offering clinics on no-school days. Registration is now open for their fall clinics on Friday, October 13 and Friday, November 10 …
Oktoberfest is coming to Ballard this weekend
This Saturday, September 16 is the 3rd annual Ballard Oktoberfest brewery crawl, bringing together four of Ballard’s breweries for a day of live music, Bavarian grub, and Oktoberfest-themed special brews …
Parfait to reopen this week after Greenfire Campus flooding
Parfait, which closed from flood damage in early August, has plans to reopen on Friday, September 15. The popular ice cream shop and the restaurant next door, Skillet Diner, have …
Reuben’s Brews on the lookout for a bigger space
Ballard brewery Reuben’s Brews is the fastest growing brewery in the state, which means they’re going to need a bigger space. Co-founder Adam Robbings says that while they’re currently at …
Development Update September 11: one subdivision approval
Just one subdivision application approval in today’s development update, as provided by the city’s bi-weekly Land Use Information Bulletin. 2018 NW 62ND ST A Land Use Application has been approved …
What’s on this weekend
Plenty of events to choose from this weekend in Ballard, including the 14th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival at the Ballard Commons Park. Also happening is the annual Olympic Manor garage …
Upcoming fundraiser to help repair and upgrade Leif Erikson Hall
On Saturday, September 23, the Puget Sound Ski for Light will host a fundraising dinner, silent auction and dance at the Leif Erikson Hall (2245 NW 57th St) in Ballard. …
Thai restaurant Pink Bee gaining popularity for their curry sandwiches
Pink Bee Curry & Sandwiches opened in the former Malena’s Tacos location earlier this summer, carving out a niche in the Ballard restaurant scene by serving traditional Thai and Malaysian …
11th Annual Festival of Fruit next weekend
On Saturday, September 16 Carkeek Park will host the 11th Annual Festival of Fruit, a celebration of all things autumnal. The festival will be from 10am to 2pm at the …
Development Update Sept. 7: two subdivision applications
There are just two applications to subdivide properties in Ballard this week. The development update information is provided by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection’s Land Use Information Bulletin. Applications: …
Premiere of Ship Canal documentary ‘Waterway to the World’ this weekend
On Sunday, September 10, there will be a special premiere screening of the documentary “Seattle’s Waterway to the World” at the Ballard Locks Visitors Center from 1:30 to 3pm. Filmmaker …