LED streetlight testing in Ballard
LED streetlight testing on 15th Ave NW will be underway this evening as a few hundred participants from our area help test out the alternative light source. The Northwest Energy …
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14th Ave NW park meeting tonight
As we reported last week, tonight is the second meeting for the development of a park boulevard on 14th Ave NW. The meeting will be at St. Alphonsus School cafeteria (5816 15th …
The Hi-Life to host fundraiser for Adams Elementary
Ballard restaurant The Hi-Life has announced a “Chow Down Fundraiser” for Adams Elementary. The event is Monday, March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., during which Hi-Life pledges to …
Teddy Bear donations for children at Bartell Drugs
From our neighbors at the Queen Anne View: Emergency responders and hospitals often give out free teddy bears to children involved in an emergency or frightening situation. Through the month …
Open enrollment for 2012-2013 school year ends Friday
This is the last week for open enrollment with Seattle Public Schools. Friday, March 9 is the last day for families to register their child to enter Seattle Public Schools …
Reminder: 15th Ave NW closed for testing
UPDATE: Tonight, 15th Ave NW will in fact be closed from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in order to ready the testing, which will happen Wednesday and Thursday. NEEA and …
Two land use proposals for large residential buildings in Ballard
Two separate land use proposals have been made public in Ballard. One is at 5601 24th Ave NW, which is a proposed seven-story structure containing 124 residential units, over 3,300 …
Leif Erikson Lodge announces 2012 scholarships
The Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1, Sons of Norway, Educational Foundation has announced several scholarships for 2012. The applications, supporting documents, and recommendations must be postmarked by March 31, 2012 …
RoRo BBQ & Grill opening today
Today is the grand opening for RoRo BBQ & Grill, filling the old Zesto’s location at the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 65th St. across from Ballard High …
Plots available at community garden, work party this week
With hints of spring in the air, the Harbor Church in Ballard is gearing up for their community garden. This Thursday, March 8 at 9 a.m., the church will host …
Strong turnout at Ballard Senior Center caucus
Updated: Mitt Romney won the Washington State Republican caucus. Details here from our news partner The Seattle Times. Earlier: Saturday at 10 a.m., a long line formed down the sidewalk …
Shilshole Gateway work party today
Today is a work party for the Shilshole Gateway on Sunset Hill from 9 a.m. to noon. Dave Boyd tells us they hope to plant bare root shrubs as the …