Woman injured on bike on 8th Ave NW
Update: The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has informed us that the accident was caused by a collision with a vehicle. According to Mark Jamieson with the SPD, at 8:40 a.m., …
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Ballard District Council meeting tonight
Tonight is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting, held at the Ballard Public Library meeting room  (5614 22nd Ave NW) from 7 to 8:40 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. …
‘It’s About Time’ reading series at Ballard Library this week
On Thursday, April 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m., “It’s About Time,” one of Seattle longest-running writers reading series, will be at the Ballard Public Library. The event is an opportunity …
CenTran to hold first public meeting tomorrow
The newly formed group Century Transportation Authority, or CenTran, is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, April 11, to discuss how solar power could be used to help power transportation …
Ballard Bridge will be closed at night this weekend
Update: SDOT has revised the bridge closure details with the following information: “The full bridge closures will be from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and …
Work to begin this week on 15th Ave NW for RapidRide
After years of planning, work will commence this week for the RapidRide D Line which will serve Ballard on 15th Ave NW. Metro’s RapidRide plan includes a new fleet of buses …
Famous trumpeter to hold public clinic for Ballard High School jazz band tonight
The Ballard High School Jazz Band has been invited to the Essentially Ellington Festival at Lincoln Center in New York City in May, and as a part of the festival, …
TOMS shoes “One Day Without Shoes” barefoot walk tomorrow in Ballard
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 10 at noon, the Horseshoe Boutique in Ballard is hosting a barefoot walk from the Ballard Locks back to their store at 5344Â Ballard Ave NW. The “One …
New Starbucks open today
Today was the first day of business at the new location for Starbucks on NW Market St. The coffee house is in the space formally occupied briefly by 5 Corners …
Swedish to host “OB Speed Dating” session
Tuesday night at the Ballard campus, Swedish Medical Center will host a night for expecting mothers to choose an obstetrician. Known as “OB Speed Dating,” participants will have a chance …
Last week to file taxes: get free tax help at Ballard Public Library
Next Tuesday, April 17 is the last day to file your 2011 taxes, and the Ballard Public Library is offering free tax help for everyone. The hours are Monday, 3:30 …
36th District Elections: Evan Clifthorne officially joins the race
As we reported last month, the list of nominees for Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson’s replacement is a long one, and Evan Clifthorne is one of the newer candidates on that …