Update: The following is road closure information (including bus info) for next week’s testing: Traffic will be detoured to 24th Ave NW during the closure. Uniformed police officers will be posted at the following intersections to help direct traffic: 15th Ave NW and NW 65th St. 15th Ave NW and NW 80th St. 24th Ave […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Public meeting next week for 14th Ave. NW park project
On March 7, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the East Ballard Community Association will hold the second public meeting to discuss the new park project for 14th Ave. NW. As we reported in January, “the purpose of the project is to convert two full blocks and two half blocks of 14th Ave NW between NW 58th […]
Ballard Rotary honors students of the month
Emma Suchland: Emma Suchland is an incredible Ballard senior with an outstanding 4.0 GPA. Emma has participated in Ballard’s Biotech Academy, has taken numerous honors and AP classes every year, and is currently in AP Chemistry, AP Language Arts, and AP Calculus. She has over 300 volunteer servicer hours, volunteers at Seattle Children’s Hospital twice […]
Teen sentenced in 2009 Ballard murder
The Ballard 19-year-old who murdered a gas station clerk in 2009 has just been sentenced to 27 years in prison. Elijah Hall was 17 years old when he shot and killed Manish Welwani at the Pit Stop gas station at 15th Ave NW and NW 58th St. in July 2009. The scene in 2009 at The […]
5K, 10K, and half marathon walk training with Seattle Parks
If you’re over 50, and you’ve been putting off that New Year’s resolution to start exercising more, here’s your chance. Seattle Parks and Recreation is kicking off a new season of training for those interested in getting in shape for a 5K, 10K or half marathon walk. Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation Sound Steps […]
Thousands march through Ballard for breast cancer awareness
Just as sun peaked through the clouds Sunday morning, a sea of pink washed over Ballard as the 60-mile, Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure made its way through the neighborhood. At a cheering station near the corner of 8th Ave. NW and Leary Way, Brenda Khaleel and Andrea Gleithweith waved pink inflatables and […]
Nordic Fashion Show to open soon
The Nordic Fashion Biennale, hosted by the Nordic Heritage Museum, will open September 30 in Ballard. The Biennale is an international celebration of Nordic culture, fashion, and design, and will remain open until November 13. According to their website, international designers will lead a two-day fashion and design summit (September 30 – October 1), and […]
Farewell, JP Patches
By Michael Folger At 83 years young, the much beloved clown Julius Pierpont Patches signed off. The longtime TV personality and local celebrity, known to those who grew up watching him as JP Patches, made his final appearance at the Fishermen’s Fall Festival this afternoon and received a rousing standing ovation. The festival-stealing clown dressed […]
Ballard a cheering station on Sunday for Komen 3-Day
Update: The race route isn’t being released for security reasons, but organizers are encouraging drivers to take another route. On Sunday, Ballard will host a cheering station for those participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Race for the Cure. You can join the cheering at Mile 6, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Leary Way […]
Student video contest encourages teens to address environmental issues
Local non-profit Facing the Future is promoting a student video contest called, “Make a Sound Impact,” for 13-19 year-olds. The theme is environmental awareness of the Puget Sound and prizes include $300 and Flip video cameras to the top three submissions. The deadline to submit is November 28. According to Facing the Future, videos can be […]
CSA delivery of the month
By Mwiza Kaliza Salish Sea Trading Cooperative will deliver a special order of cider from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. in front of Aster Coffee Lounge, 5615 24th Ave NW, this Sunday. It’s the second cider delivery for the local non-profit, who usually deliver organic vegetables from the Dharma Ridge Farm in Port Ludlow to the Ballard coffee storefront. […]
Today is PARK(ing) Day
Around the world, people are celebrating PARK(ing) Day, where artists and community members temporarily transform parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces. According to Feet First, “Fifteen on-street parking spaces across Seattle, from Rainier Valley to Fremont neighborhoods, will be occupied by public parks for the day between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m.” Here is […]
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