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. …
Meghan Walker
Ballard Bridge lane closure delayed due to weather
Earlier this week, we told you the Ballard Bridge would be closed for bridge painting on southbound side starting Monday March 12. But because of the wet weather, the painting …
Ballard’s LED streetlight testing in national news
Last week, Ballard made the news across the country for the LED streetlight testing on 15th Ave NW. The street was closed three nights in a row as streetlights were …
Bye Bye Birdie at Ballard High School
This week, Ballard High School is putting on three performances of Bye Bye Birdie, a classic American musical. The first performances are March 15 – 17, with more performances to …
Free hot dogs today
One of Ballard’s newest food trucks is offering a deal for hot dog lovers today: free steak hot dogs will be doled out at Ay Chihuahua’s between 11 a.m. and …
Volunteer opportunities with local elementary schools
If you’re looking for a good way to both get outside and volunteer in the city, look no more. Seattle Audubon’s Finding Urban Nature (FUN) is looking for volunteers to …
Gifted is closing
After seven years of business, Gifted has announced its plan to close next month. The store moved to a new location (5445 Ballard Ave NW) in January, but according to …
Beard and Stache Festival fundraiser tonight at People’s Pub
Tonight at The People’s Pub, a local group will help to put on a rummage sale fundraiser, complete with a festival celebrating facial hair. It’s called the “Beard and Stache …
Moisture Festival to start this Thursday
From our sister site, Fremont Universe. The Moisture Festival, the world’s largest Comedy/Varietè festival, begins its ninth-annual, four-week run on Thursday, March 15th and goes until April 8th. The Moisture …
Two injured after explosion near Ballard Locks
By Steve Smalley and Sara Willy, MagnoliaVoice Two welders were severely burned in a fuel tank explosion Sunday morning in Magnolia, just across from the Ballard Locks. Fire crews rushed …
Reminder to “spring ahead” this weekend
This weekend is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, so don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night (the official changeover is at 2 a.m. Sunday, …
Ballard composer to debut original work at Benaroya Hall
Local musician and artist Eric Nielsen will soon be premiering an original symphonic work at Benaroya Hall. On March 18 at 2 p.m., Nielsen will debut the world premiere of …