It’s recess at West Woodland Elementary, but you’d never know it by this empty field. The wet, mushy field is roped off with a sign that says “Field Closed.” The […]
Category: Ballard
Burglary suspect arrested after short foot pursuit
A man who police believe is responsible for several burglaries in the north precinct has been arrested. According to the SPD Blotter, at 4:44 a.m. yesterday, officers responded to a […]
Burke Gilman Trail closed in Fremont
Friday is Bike to Work day and many people will be riding along the Burke Gilman Trail, but the trail is closed through Fremont. Seattle City Light crews are busy […]
Green streets project proposed for Ballard
During major rain storms, Seattle’s storm drainage systems are often stressed. With large amounts of stormwater and wastewater heading down to water treatment plants, pipes can fill up quickly. To […]
The signs are down at Archie McPhee
The big neon “Archie McPhee” signs have officially left Ballard. This photo was taken earlier this afternoon by the folks at the wacky shop. The signs made the long trip […]
Mystery time capsule to be opened
The old Norway Center on lower Queen Anne, most recently called the Mountaineers Building is almost completely demolished, but a piece of Seattle Norwegian history has been saved. Last month, […]
BHS football needs money for new uniforms
The Ballard High School football team needs new football uniforms. According to Coach John Bowers the current uniforms don’t match and the Freshman jerseys are worn out. Parents and boosters […]
Large crowd expected at the NOOD Regatta
This weekend is the 2009 Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club and the Corinthian Yacht Club at Shilshole. This is a shot […]
Historic Syttende Mai parade this Sunday
Ballard’s Syttende Mai parade has always been about history. Syttende Mai – or the 17th of May – celebrates the day in 1814 when Norway’s constitution was signed in the town of Eidsvoll, Norway.
Ballard, with its strong Scandinavian heritage, holds one of the largest – if not THE largest – Syttende Mai parade outside of Norway. And this year’s celebration on Sunday is historic for a number of reasons: it’s the 120th anniversary of the Seattle Syttende Mai Committee; the 100th anniversary of the UW’s Department of Scandinavian Studies; and a restored replica of a Viking ship will sail down Market Street, at the head of the parade.
“Seattle’s May 17th Committee has been in existence as long as Washington has been a state,” spokeswoman Laila Sharpe explains.
She says Oslo, Norway, has the world’s biggest Syttende Mai parade, with Bergen, Norway, in second place. She believes that Ballard’s 100+ parade entries – with 2,000 people total marching and another 10,000 watching – makes it the third largest in the world….
School Board president starts blog
As the Seattle School Board faces some tough issues, Michael DeBell, the President of the Board and District 4 representative which covers Ballard, Queen Anne and Magnolia wants to hear […]
Todd Boettger could head home in a few weeks
Todd Boettger continues to improve after the brutal beating in Greenwood last month. His brother Forrest tells us that Todd “had the feeding tube removed yesterday (Sunday) and is now […]
Nearby: P-patch, suicide fence, messy house
A few recent stories of interest from our nearby neighborhoods… – Officials, volunteers break ground at big new P-patch in Fremont – Queen Anne Council opposes Aurora Bridge suicide fence […]
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