Community blood drive next week
A week from today (Tuesday, August 21), the Puget Sound Blood Center will be in Ballard for a blood drive. The blood center’s mobile unit will be in front of …
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Northbound lane closure on Ballard Bridge
One northbound lane will be closed today as the work to upgrade the lighting on the Ballard Bridge continues. The lane will be closed until 2:30 p.m. while crews remove …
Second section of 520 bridge pontoon at the Locks
One of our readers, Daniel, sent us this photo of the second portion of the 520 pontoon as it neared the Ballard Locks. The pontoon sections will be coming through …
5th annual ‘Pig & Pipes’ fundraiser at The Old Pequliar next weekend
On Saturday, August 25, The Old Pequliar Public House (1722 NW Market St.) will be hosting its annual fundraiser to benefit The Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums Band in association …
Vikings to invade Ballard this weekend for Viking Days
Take the opportunity to find your inner viking this weekend at the 29th Annual Viking Days. On Saturday and Sunday (August 18 – 19) at the Nordic Heritage Museum there …
Salish Sea trading cooperative speaks to teachers at sustainability conference
By Almeera Anwar Salish Sea Trading Cooperative, a Ballard-based non-profit, was one of only two outside groups invited to speak at the Sustainability Education Summer Institute (SESI) recently. They have …
Ballard house fire caused by overheated electrical wiring
Residents escaped a house fire in the 2800 block of NW 75th St. yesterday, which was determined to be caused by overheated electrical wiring in a second-floor crawl space. Video …
North Beach pipeline testing this week
Starting tomorrow morning, crews will be on North Beach testing the sewage pipeline, known as North Beach Force Main that runs from the North Beach Pump Station to the Carkeek …
Kirke Park named Groundwell NW’s Park of the Month, grand opening tomorrow
The much anticipated Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW) is now open, and there will be a grand opening party tomorrow from 10 a.m. noon. The celebration will include music …
Space still available in basketball camp next week
There’s still some space available in a summer basketball camp next week, hosted by Ballard High School. The camp is for both boys and girls, grades 2 – 9. It …
Loyal Heights Elementary School student killed in Montana car crash
Update: There will be a memorial service next Saturday (August 18) for Jacob. Here is a message from Mrs. Ware, Loyal Heights 2nd Grade Teacher: Dear Loyal Heights Families, As …
520 Bridge pontoon to go through the Ballard Locks this weekend
If you’re planning a trip to the Locks tomorrow, you might want to check out the first 520 bridge pontoon as it makes its way through the Locks to Lake …