You can still sign up for Summer Swim League
Seattle Parks and Recreation says it still has openings for its popular Summer Swim League, which gives young swimmers, ages 7–18, the opportunity to learn about competitive swimming in a …
Ballard
Bleach determined to be cause of haz-mat call
Updated: NW 80th was shut down this afternoon just before 1 p.m. between Mary Ave NW and 14th Ave NW for a hazardous materials call. Dana Vander Houwen with the …
‘Kidical Mass’ returns to Ballard
“Kidical Mass,” the family-friendly, law-abiding bike ride first rolled through Ballard last month with 73 people and 59 bikes. This Saturday will be their second ride. The group will meet …
Backyard cottages may soon be allowed in Ballard
Backyard cottages, which have been called mother-in-law units with more breathing room, could be a new housing option for Ballard. Currently, southeast Seattle is the only area allowed to have …
City to complete Burke Gilman ‘missing link’
The city has given the green light to complete the “missing link” of the Burke Gilman Trail despite an appeal from a group of Ballard businesses. Sue Tanner with the …
Van goes up in flames
Engine 18 responded to a car fire just after 1:30 this afternoon at 6th Ave NW and NW 47th. When they arrived, they found this van engulfed in flames. A …
Pay your tickets, not the fine
If you’ve forgotten to pay a parking ticket or traffic infraction and the fines are piling up, the Seattle Municipal Court is letting you off the hook. Until the end …
Help choose Loyal Heights block watch t-shirt
Earlier this year the Loyal Heights block watch officially started. Now the group wants help deciding on the official t-shirt. The watch group “gained much of its early support from …
‘Meth house’ now an empty lot
A week after demolition crews leveled an abandoned house that some called the “meth house,” crews have hauled away the debris to leave an empty lot behind. “The owners have …
Another Ballard sign goes up
The Ballard Blocks development sure isn’t shy about branding. A few months ago, it hoisted a big sign above Mike’s Chili. And today, Kevin Schlosser stopped to take this photo …
Congratulations to Ballard High graduates
Tonight is graduation for the class of 2009. The Ballard High School commencement ceremony is at 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. There’s still another ten days for everyone else. The …
Ballard loses KEXP Hood-to-Hood Challenge
KEXP isn’t coming to Ballard again this year. West Seattle has won the 4th Annual Hood-to-Hood challenge, a membership drive for the radio station. Last year, KEXP DJ’s and local …