KEXP’s Hood to Hood in Ballard
Friday was KEXP’s Hood to Hood festival in Ballard.  During last year’s KEXP pledge drive, Ballard won the Hood to Hood challenge for pledging more than any other ‘hood. The …
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Bike to Work Day in Ballard
Friday was Seattle’s annual F5Â Bike to Work Day. Â More than 20,000 people biked to work, and Ballard was the after-party for the event. Kate Gregory said she tries to bike …
Ballard High School students send E. coli into space
A group of Ballard High School astronomy students watched today as their science experiment launched into space on board the Shuttle Endeavour. Led by their teacher, Eric Muhs, the students …
Reopening an old school, a look at Viewlands Elementary
Nestled just above Carkeek Park, Viewlands Elementary is slowly coming back to life. Since its closure four years ago, the school has stood empty. But now, with a new principal …
‘Healthy’ chocolates made in Ballard
Last New Year’s Eve, Mike Arcuri made some pretty normal resolutions: exercise more, eat healthier, and take more vitamins. And, he’s kept those resolutions. Only, he tweaked them a little. …
Shilshole Marina home to a piece of history
Nearly two years ago, a sailboat named Orion began its journey north from San Diego to Seattle. Only, it didn’t make it all the way. Almost 200 miles into the …
ACME Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co. leaving Ballard
After 35 years, the ACME Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co. is packing up their Ballard store this weekend. They will reopen at 1620 NE 179th Street in Shoreline. Owner Chris …
Saying goodbye to life at the Locks
Colonel Anthony Wright is saying goodbye to his manicured garden and waterfront home for good. He’s ending his three-year tour of duty as the operator of the Ballard Locks for …
Private development boom expected in Ballard
Ballard can expect a large influx of new residents in the next two years, according to Barry Hawley of Hawley Realty. At the Ballard District Council meeting on Wednesday night, …
Salmon Bay student awarded for documentary
When Leo Pfeifer was 3 years old, he got his first camera. When he was 10, he started his own YouTube channel. And now, at 13, he’s made his first …
Mayor McGinn’s Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Mike McGinn and a panel of city officials held a Town Hall meeting at Ballard High School on Wednesday night. McGinn opened the forum with statements about the Ballard’s …
Overcoming obstacles. Literally
On a rainy Friday night, ten young boys are flying off wooden blocks, swinging on metal bars, and, literally, climbing the walls. It’s a young boy’s dream in this garage-turned-gym …