It’s a light weekend for events around Ballard this weekend. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com. Enjoy the last day in 2015! FRIDAY, January 1: The Old Pequliar Pub (1722 NW Market St.) open from 12 noon – 2 a.m. Toast (5615 24th Ave NW) is open from 10 a.m. – […]
Author: Theresa Madison
Throwback Thursday: horses of yesteryear in Ballard
This week, we’re looking at horses of Ballard’s past. Enjoy! Ballard Lumber shed with eight horses in harnesses posed with men in front of lumber stack. Location unknown. Road appears to be wood plank with possible rail tracks. Utility poles and wires central in background, slant-roof shed at left. Black and white negative of Ballard […]
Development update: December 31st, one appeal
Just one appeal makes up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Appeal: 8818 30TH AVE NW The following decision has been appealed: Deny – Variance to allow a fence to exceed the maximum height limit. Reference Seattle Municipal Code SM 23 440.014D.10a&b. The […]
Missing dog in Ballard
There is a missing dog in Ballard, read the following information from her owner Molly: “Buddy, our 1yo brown terrier mix escaped from our home in Ballard yesterday (80th and 22nd Ave NW). He was last spotted at NW 67th St and 11th Ave NW around 5PM. Please call/text 206.351.3098 or 206.226.2126 if you spot […]
Sloth bear cub dies overnight, December 29th
Woodland Park Zoo is sad to announce the death of the recently born sloth bear cub. The cub was born December 19th and passed somewhere between 9pm and midnight on December 29th of unknown causes. “It is not uncommon for first time sloth bear mothers to lose their litter. Sloth bears are born extremely small and blind […]
Woman’s body found in shopping cart near Ballard Bridge, police begin murder investigation
Police start murder investigation after woman found in shopping cart https://t.co/nq6jiR9iQK — KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) December 31, 2015
7th annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Golden Gardens
The 7th annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge is set for 11 am, January 1, 2016 at Golden Gardens (8498 Seaview Pl NW). Jump start your New Year by taking a dip in the sound! The event was started by local resident Rick Sandvig after he saw the event become successful in Vancouver, Canada. Just […]
Seattle Hazard Explorer
Do you live in a hazardous area in Ballard? “The Seattle Office of Emergency Management website now features a series of interactive maps that highlight some of the city’s top hazards. Check out the Seattle Hazard Explorer and learn more about the hazards that impact Seattle. You can zoom in on your home, work place, or […]
Moisture Festival New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Looking for something to do on New Years. Consider heading out to Moisture Festival New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. What: Moisture Festival New Year’s Eve Extravaganza When: Dec 31, starting at 8 PM Where: Hale’s Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) Cost: $75/adults, $40/youth 12 and under About the event: “Ring in the New Year with Moisture Festival! Variete […]
Help with Affordable Care Act, Ballard Library, Wed. 12/30
Trained staff will be at the Ballard Public Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) in the study room, for enrollment help of the Affordable Care Act. This will be Wednesday, December 30th from 10am-2pm. Cost is free, space is limited. Please arrive early to ensure a space. View more information about the event here.
Leary Ave closed to one lane for construction 12/29 and 12/30, 8am-4pm
Traffic on Leary Avenue Northwest will be intermittently reduced to one lane of traffic throughout the day today Dec. 29 and 30 between 8 am and 4 pm. This is in addition to the closures already in place at the intersection of Northwest Dock Place and Leary Avenue NW. “The Seattle Department of Transportation is […]
Lost 5-month old kitten on Shilshole O-Dock
UPDATE: Kitty has been found and is home. There is a lost cat on Shilshole O-Dock. Details below: “Our 5 month old mischievous kitten got out last night. We live at Shilshole on O-Dock. He was last seen at 11pm on 12/27/2015. He was not wearing a collar, and weighs about 5-6lbs. He is pretty […]
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