Ballard teen writes gluten-free cookbook
A Ballard teenager who was diagnosed with Celiac disease has penned his very own gluten-free cookbook titled, “Eternally Gluten-Free.” Dominick Cura, age 13, started writing the cookbook last summer after …
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Time lapse photography of skies over Seattle
Local photographer Joseph “Joe” Tobiason shared this time lapse video he made titled “Skies over Seattle,” including shots from our very own Ballard skyline. Thanks, Joe, for sharing!
36th District Elections: candidates rush in with Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson’s retirement
Update: Two more candidates have joined the list: Evan Clifthorne and Brian Holler. Holler is a Democrat, and “pro-education,” according to this Slog post. Clifthorne, also a Democrat, has been working …
New monorail expansion proposal to connect Ballard with West Seattle
The newly formed Century Transportation Authority, or CenTran, has unveiled a new proposal to expand the monorail to Ballard and West Seattle. The organization, formed by Elizabeth Campbell, is also looking …
Ballard High School robotics team wins regional competition
The Robotics Club at Ballard High School won big this weekend: they scored first place at the Seattle Olympic Regional FIRST Robotics competition. A couple weeks ago, we talked to …
Late night car vandalism in Ballard
One of our readers told us that last night around midnight, a group of teenagers was spotted jumping and running atop parked cars on NW 56th St. The reader says …
Emergency preparedness meeting at Whittier Elementary next week
On Tuesday, March 27, Whittier Elementary will host an emergency preparedness meeting at 7 p.m. in the school’s library. Brad Wakeman from the Whittier Heights Community Council says block captains …
Boy Scouts to host food drive tomorrow for Ballard Food Bank
Tomorrow, March 24, a local Boy Scout troop will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the Ballard Food Bank. Ballard Pack 100 of the Chief Seattle Council will …
Summer camp fair this weekend
While it may not feel like summer is approaching, summer camp programs are getting ready for the season. Seattle’s Parent Map is putting on a summer camp fair in North …
Po Dog Hot Dogs opens today
After many months of waiting, Ballard finally has its own Po Dogs. The popular Capitol Hill doggery has just opened its doors in Ballard, at 2014 NW Market St. Owner …
Plots still available at new community garden
A couple weeks ago, we told you Harbor Church (9204 11th Ave NW)Â would be developing a community garden with plots up for grabs on a first-come, first-serve basis. According to …
Spring Break sports camp sign-ups and baseball coach clinic at the Boys & Girls Club
Spring Break is nearly upon us, and the Boys and Girls Club is offering two different sports camps for kids ages 7 to 12. The camps are offered April 9 …