Today is Presidents Day, which means some changes to your normal Monday. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Seattle today: Schools, libraries, community centers and government offices are closed King County Metro Transit will be operating on reduced weekday schedules. Normal garbage pick-up for Seattle On-street parking is free today in Seattle Most […]
Lake Washington summer refill operations start tomorrow
Even after the largest water flow event at the Ballard Locks in recorded history, the operation to refill Lake Washington starts tomorrow, Feb. 15. The peak inflow rate was at its highest from Feb. 7 to 9, recorded at between 15,000 and 16,000 cubic feet per second (average flow is 13,700 cfs). With the huge […]
Leaky pipe repaired at North Beach Pump Station
A leaky pipe at the North Beach Pump Station has been repaired, reopening most of Blue Ridge Park beach after it was closed for poor water quality. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) said the low-flow leak has been stopped, reopening the adjacent privately owned Blue Ridge Park. However, a small section of the […]
Three days left to vote for National Nordic Museum in USA Today’s Best New Museum awards
Ballard’s National Nordic Museum is on the short list for the country’s best museum. The Nordic has been nominated in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice for Best New Museum: “These museums, ranging from avant-garde art galleries to colorful children’s museums, represent the best openings of the past two years,” the contest details read. They’ve closed the leaderboard […]
Closer look at Licton Springs K-8 at Webster
By Ayisha Guillen In its eighth building move thus far, Licton Springs K-8 School will become “Licton Springs at Webster” in the fall of 2020. The Ballard District Council presented the plan for the new school location at a meeting Wednesday evening to a packed house of curious parents and concerned members of the Sunset […]
Dog Yard Bar opening this spring in Ballard
There’s a new bar opening soon in Ballard, aimed at dog owners and their fur-children. The Dog Yard Bar, dreamed up by Downtown Dog Lounge owner Elise Vincentini, will be a 21+ indoor/outdoor dog-friendly bar. There will be food trucks, beer and wine for dog parents, and dog treats for the four-legged patrons. They’ll have […]
5-story apartment building planned for small lot on 15th
Another apartment building with small efficiency dwelling units is being planned for 15th Ave NW. The 5-bedroom house, built in 1980 and located at 6743 15th Ave NW, would be torn down to make way for a 5-story, 30-unit apartment building with retail on the ground floor and parking for seven vehicles. The house sold […]
Accident closes southbound lanes on Aurora Wednesday morning
9:30am: The person has been transported to the hospital in stable condition. Seattle Fire says the southbound lanes are expected to reopen shortly. Original: An accident has closed the southbound lanes of Aurora Ave N at Ward St, as firefighters work to extricate a person trapped in their vehicle. The person is reportedly in stable […]
Tonight’s BDC meeting to discuss Webster School reopening
Tonight’s Ballard District Council meeting will be all about the soon-to-reopen Webster School. The meeting will feature a presentation on the autumn reopening of the K-8 at NW 67th and 30th Ave NW. Licton Springs K-8 will be moving away from its shared space at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School at N 90th and Stone […]
Ballard Locks dam sees highest water flow ever recorded
Over the past few days, the Ballard Locks dam had the highest water flow ever measured since recordings began in 1946. Bill Dowell from the US Army Corps of Engineers tells My Ballard that between Feb. 7 to 9, the peak inflow was 15,000 – 16,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The average is around […]
Nordic Lights Film Festival coming to Seattle this month
The National Nordic Museum is getting ready for the annual festival of Nordic films, coming to Seattle later this month. The 11th Annual Nordic Lights Film Festival (NLFF), happening at the SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N) from Feb. 28 to March 1, will bring a mix of contemporary and award-winning films from […]
Windermere Ballard hosting hygiene drive this week
Windermere Real Estate in Ballard is hosting a hygiene drive this week to benefit the Urban Rest Stop and Nyer Urness House. In addition to hygiene products (wash rags, feminine hygiene, nail clippers, files, etc) they’ll be accepting clean, new socks. They say travel-size hygiene projects are best. The donated items will be dropped off […]
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