New Goodwill donation site in Ballard
Goodwill has just added another donation site in Ballard. In addition to the store at 8th Ave NW and NW 65th St, you can now drop off items at 5300 …
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City council approves funds for Ballard streetcar study
A Ballard streetcar is closer to becoming a reality as the Seattle City Council transportation committee has approved $800,000 to study the possibilities of a new transit line from Ballard …
Amber Den to reopen under new name – ‘Nick’s off Market’
Nick’s off Market (1556 NW 56th St), formerly known as the Amber Den, will be opening soon. The bar closed in June to undergo some changes, including a new menu, …
Upcoming construction at Ballard Library
In a couple weeks, work will begin to refinish the beams that project from the roof of the Ballard Library. The work will start on August 6 and is expected to …
Ballard in third place in Walk Bike Ride Challenge
Ballard is pretty close to defending our title in the city’s Walk Bike Ride Challenge. Earlier this summer, we told you about the challenge, in which the city is encouraging people …
Ballard greenway presentation draws mixed reactions
By Andrew Gospe, UW News Lab Community members met with representatives from the Seattle Department of Transportation(SDOT) last night, July 26, to discuss a proposed greenway that will run along …
Huge Crown Hill garage sale tomorrow
Tomorrow is the big neighborhood-wide garage sale on Crown Hill. The sales will be on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lemonade stands scattered around the ‘hood. Click on …
Homesite Furniture is closing its doors
Homesite Furniture, which has been open for eight years in Ballard, will be closing up shop soon. The store, at 4818 14th Ave NW, is selling everything at half price. …
North Beach Park restoration work party on Saturday
On Saturday, July 28, there will be a work party at the North Beach Park (map here) from 9 a.m. to noon. “Join us in cleaning up the weeds and …
Loyal Heights Community Center to host Ice Cream Social and concert tonight
What’s better than ice cream in the park at the height of summer? We’re all in luck: the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St.) will be hosting an …
Greenwood Seafair Clowns stop by Ballard Landmark
Yesterday was the annual Greenwood Seafair Parade, and the famous Seafair Clowns stopped by the Ballard Landmark to yuk it up with the residents. Here are a few photos from …
Tonight: Ballard greenways open house
Tonight, there will be a public open house to educate the community about the upcoming Ballard greenways installation on NW 58th St. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. …