Citywide middle school reading marathon set for Saturday at Ballard Library
The Seattle Public Library is set to host a citywide reading marathon for middle school students this Saturday, November 16 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Ballard branch (5614 …
Canadian developer to build “Solo Lofts” condo building in Ballard
It’s time for some more development news in our neighborhood. Canadian developer InHaus announced this week that they are set to build a 20 unit building dubbed “Solo Lofts” at 2018 NW 57th St. The …
Family dog rescues homeowner under attack during home invasion robbery
SPD Detectives are currently investigating a home invasion robbery that took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the 9700 block of 3rd Ave NW. The incident involved two victims that …
BHS student signs letter of intent to play basketball at CWU
Yesterday, Ballard High School student Bev Verduin signed a national letter of intent to play Division 2 collegiate basketball for Central Washington University. Verduin, who has played 64 varsity games for BHS, …
The forum is back!
We resolved a technical issue, and the forum is now back. Apologies for the inconvenience. In the meantime, we’re exploring an upgrade that will enable new users to join. Thanks …
Sustainable Ballard to host social event tonight
Sustainable Ballard will be hosting a social event tonight at Ballard Station Public House (2236 NW Market St) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Ballard Station House has a large …
Hazardous materials crews respond to bank on Market St.
2:50 p.m. SFD crews have determined that the suspicious powder found at Wells Fargo bank was not hazardous. The package has now been turned over to the SPD arson bomb …
Local film company produces spot for Stoup Brewing
A local film company recently produced a spot for one of the newest breweries on the Ballard block, Stoup Brewing (1108 NW 52nd St). Little Films, who are located right around the …
Sustainable Ballard to host Ballard Green Building Talk and Tour tonight
Sustainable Ballard, in conjunction with Sustainable Works, is presenting the Ballard Green Building Talk tonight from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The event will be hosted at an energy-efficient retrofitted home …
Ballard Boys and Girls club raise over $116,000 at fundraiser
The Ballard Boys and Girls Club annual fundraiser “Field of Our Dreams” hit a home run this year with over $116,000 raised. Over 300 guests attended the fundraiser event on October …
Dine Out for Whittier Elementary fundraiser on today at Hi-Life
The Dine Out for Whittier Elementary fundraiser event is on today at Hi-Life (5425 Russell Ave NW) from 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Hi-Life will be donating 25% of all food sales today …
Central Ballard Residents Association to discuss micro-housing at meeting on Thursday evening
Central Ballard Residents Association (CBRA) will meet this Thursday, November 14, from  7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Ballard Swedish Hospital in Conference Room A. This month’s meeting will center on the hot topic of micro-housing. Geoffrey Wentlandt, from …