Route 28 Express rerouting starting Monday
Beginning Monday, March 5 at 9 p.m., King County Metro will be rerouting five bus routes that use Aurora. One of those is the 28 Express, which serves Ballard. Southbound …
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Ballard Coffee Works to open soon
The “drinkingman” sign is up, which means Ballard Coffee Works’s opening is just around the corner. As we reported in November, the coffee shop will take the place of the …
15th Ave. NW to close for three nights next week for LED streetlight testing
Update: The following is road closure information (including bus info) for next week’s testing: Traffic will be detoured to 24th Ave NW during the closure. Uniformed police officers will be …
Public meeting next week for 14th Ave. NW park project
On March 7, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the East Ballard Community Association  will hold the second public meeting to discuss the new park project for 14th Ave. NW. As …
Ballard Rotary honors students of the month
Emma Suchland: Emma Suchland is an incredible Ballard senior with an outstanding 4.0 GPA. Emma has participated in Ballard’s Biotech Academy, has taken numerous honors and AP classes every year, …
Teen sentenced in 2009 Ballard murder
The Ballard 19-year-old who murdered a gas station clerk in 2009 has just been sentenced to 27 years in prison. Elijah Hall was 17 years old when he shot and …
5K, 10K, and half marathon walk training with Seattle Parks
If you’re over 50, and you’ve been putting off that New Year’s resolution to start exercising more, here’s your chance. Seattle Parks and Recreation is kicking off a new season …
Thousands march through Ballard for breast cancer awareness
Just as sun peaked through the clouds Sunday morning, a sea of pink washed over Ballard as the 60-mile, Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure made its way through …
Nordic Fashion Show to open soon
The Nordic Fashion Biennale, hosted by the Nordic Heritage Museum, will open September 30 in Ballard. The Biennale is an international celebration of Nordic culture, fashion, and design, and will …
Farewell, JP Patches
By Michael Folger At 83 years young, the much beloved clown Julius Pierpont Patches signed off. The longtime TV personality and local celebrity, known to those who grew up watching …
Ballard a cheering station on Sunday for Komen 3-Day
Update: The race route isn’t being released for security reasons, but organizers are encouraging drivers to take another route. On Sunday, Ballard will host a cheering station for those participating …
Student video contest encourages teens to address environmental issues
Local non-profit Facing the Future is promoting a student video contest called, “Make a Sound Impact,” for 13-19 year-olds. The theme is environmental awareness of the Puget Sound and prizes include …