Ballard High graduate releases his first major feature film, “Borrego”
A Ballard High graduate has made it to the big screen with his first major feature film set to hit theaters this weekend. Filmmaker, Seattle native, and former BHS student …
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Firefighters rescue dog trapped in Magnolia home after landslide
A dog was rescued yesterday after six days of being trapped inside a Magnolia home that slid off its foundation last week. Heavy rain on Friday, Jan. 7 caused the …
Reuben’s Brews celebrates 10 years in Ballard
One of the longest-standing Ballard breweries, Reuben’s Brews, is celebrating 10 years in business with a new collaboration series. Reuben’s started as micro as it gets, with co-founder Adam Robbings …
COVID surge hits Seattle Schools following winter break
Cases of COVID-19 in Seattle Public Schools have hit an all-time high since the winter break, with several schools going back to remote learning or closing temporarily. SPS recorded a …
Café streets could be in place for another year
The café street and outdoor dining program could be extended for another year. Councilmember Dan Strauss has introduced legislation to extend the free café street and outdoor dining permits through …
Lighting and field upgrades coming to Ballard Playfield, Ingraham High, and Whitman Middle School
Several local parks and school playfields are getting new lights in the coming months. Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) are making several upgrades at parks and …
First look at St. Lukes Episcopal Church affordable housing project
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be redeveloping its property at 5710 22nd Ave NW to create two eight-story buildings with 292 total apartment units. The project—a joint partnership with Heartland …
Ballard mom launches new meal service propelled by pandemic learnings
Ballard mom and Homegrown chef Michaela Skloven has launched a new meal service to help families prepare home-cooked meals in a new reality shaped by the pandemic. Skloven learned from …
Former Market Arms corner building to become a 188-unit apartment complex
There are plans in the works to turn the former Market Arms corner property (2401 NW Market St) into a large apartment building. The owners, Deal Investments, filed a land …
Ballard Mini Storage sells for $7 million
The Ballard Mini Storage facility at 4714 Ballard Ave NW has sold for $7 million. The seller, SP Storage LLC and partners, acquired the building in 1989 for just over …
Ballard ArtWalk returns this Saturday
The Second Saturday Ballard ArtWalk is returning this weekend, happening around the neighborhood on Saturday, Jan. 8. The in-person art walk will be happening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. …
Buses and solid waste collection return to normal today
After a week of reduced bus service and canceled solid waste collection due to the snow and ice, things are creeping back to normal today. King County Metro deactivated the …