Back in May, we told you about some home renovations that led to some surprising hidden treasures: old Seattle newspapers, some dating back to 1901, were found in a kitchen […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Girls basketball camp sign-ups open
Sign-ups for a girls basketball camp are now open in Ballard. Ballard High School girls basketball coach Sara Wetstone tells us the camp runs from July 15 – 18, and […]
Sunset Hill living up to its name
One of our readers, Aura Ruddell, posted this photo of last night’s sunset to our Facebook page today. “Gotta love Sunset Hill!,” Ruddell writes. Have a beautiful shot of Ballard […]
City offers to fund Night Out block parties
Want the city to pay for your summer block party? The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods offering to fund Seattle Night Out for neighborhoods. They’re taking applications until Monday, July 8, but you have […]
Ballard SeafoodFest adds ‘Ballard BeerFest’ to the festivities
There’s something new this year at SeafoodFest, and it reflects the brewery takeover of Ballard: BeerFest will feature beers from over a dozen local breweries, including Hilliards, NW Peaks, Populuxe, […]
Ballard homeowner clubs burglar with pottery after he urinates in basement and leaves beer in washing machine
In a bizarre home invasion story, a Ballard woman defended her home by clubbing a burglar over the head with pottery and arming herself with a brass elephant figurine. Here’s […]
Reminder: Ballard Transit Expansion open house tonight at BHS
Tonight, from 5 to 7 p.m., Sound Transit is hosting an open house at the Ballard High School Commons (1418 NW 65th St.) to discuss options for a new light-rail or rapid street […]
Free helmets for kids today at Ballard Commons Park
Today is the free helmet giveaway at Ballard Commons Park, happening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The giveaway happens thanks to Seattle Children’s Hospital, who will be providing helmets for […]
‘Dine like a Subscriber’ at Belle Clementine next month
Belle Clementine (5451 Leary Ave), the unique meal-by-subscription restaurant, is offering one-off subscriber dinners on select dates during the month of July. Guests who book dinner reservations on July 5, 11, […]
Crown Hill Grocery Outlet kicks off month-long food drive next week
Starting next week, the Crown Hill Grocery Outlet will start their month-long food drive to benefit needy Seattle residents. The company-wide Independence from Hunger Food Drive starts July 1, and […]
Farm fresh deliveries by sailboat start this weekend
The local produce delivery company Salish Sea Trading will resume its deliveries for the summer starting on Sunday. The trading company operates using community-shared sailboats, transporting locally produced goods around […]
Free helmet giveaway at Ballard Commons Park this week
On Thursday, June 27, there will be a free bicycle helmet giveaway for kids at the Ballard Commons Park. The giveaway is sponsored by the Seattle Children’s Hospital, who will […]
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