Special flyer uplifts locals at Ballard bus stop
My Ballard reader Mary emailed in to let us know about a fantastic random act of kindness that she found at the south bound bus stop at 24th Ave NW and …
Man who wore birthday suit to Ballard Locks now in jail
The Seattle man who was caught in his birthday suit earlier this month at Ballard Locks has ended up in a King County Jail. Robert Watson, 43, was charged in …
Crown Hill Business Association to host networking luncheon today
Crown Hill Business Association will be hosting a networking luncheon at Crown Hill Center (9450 14th Ave NW) from noon – 1:30 p.m. this afternoon. The guest speaker for the …
Ballard High School Girls Basketball starts feeder programs
Ballard High School (BHS) Girls Basketball now has multiple programs to support future Beavers! The programs are open to girls in 2nd to 8th grades. The program is local, run …
Lack of funding for King County Metro could spell drastic service cuts
King County made an announcement earlier this month of the potential for major service cuts and restrictions on many Metro Transit routes due to absence of funding. Temporary funding currently dedicated to Metro Transit …
Twice Sold Tales now open in Ballard
The much anticipated opening of Ballard’s newest second hand bookstore, Twice Sold Tales, is here! The bookstore is now open in the back of Bauhaus Coffee (corner of NW Market …
Skillet Diner set to host Recess Monkey concert tonight
The folks at Skillet Diner (2034 NW 56th St) emailed in to let us know that they will be hosting a free Recess Monkey concert at 5:30 p.m. tonight. Recess Monkey …
Car break in reported on Ballard Ave
My Ballard reader Cindy wrote in to report a car break in that took place earlier this evening on Ballard Ave. Cindy and her husband parked on Ballard Ave while they …
Ballard High Student-Athlete Luisa Chan Takes 4th at State
By Bucky Beaver Ballard High School sent a number of student-athletes this past weekend to the WIAA state swim and dive championships at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal …
Memoir writing workshop on tonight at Ballard Library
Locals will have a chance to learn the intricacies of memoir writing during a workshop on tonight from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW). …
Locals get their “Grog” on Ballard Ave
Ballard Annex Oyster House opened their back bar, aptly called “Grog”, at their 5410 Ballard Ave NW location on Friday night. The bar has the classic Ballard sailor-inspired theme complete …
Ballard Weekender: Middle school reading marathon, circus performance and charity poker
It is the end of the week and time to enjoy your weekend in Ballard. Check out these exciting events going on in our neighborhood: Friday, November 15: Ghostlight Theatricals …