Pod of orcas spotted off North Beach
My Ballard reader Jen Clark emailed in to report the sighting of a pod of orca whales off North Beach at 11am this morning. Clark reported that the whales were …
Purple Dragon Healing Arts set to host acupuncture happy hour on Thursday nights
Purple Dragon Healing Arts (7324 15th Ave NW) is hosting acupuncture happy hour every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The treatment includes 20-30 minutes of two ear pressure …
Police searching for female burglar
Police are on the lookout for a woman who reportedly broke into a home in Ballard just after 3 a.m. this morning. The residents were home, and have a video …
Ballard Locks to close tomorrow and Friday for annual winter maintenance
Tomorrow and Friday (Oct. 31-Nov. 1) both locks at the Ballard Locks will be closed while U.S. Navy divers prepare the salmon exclusion structure for winter operations. The locks will …
Sound Transit asking residents to weigh in on Ballard transit options
Sound Transit has developed an online survey to find out what residents want for the future of transit in and out of Ballard. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is …
Tree planting event at Discovery Park this weekend
This Saturday, Nov. 2, there will be a tree planting event at Discovery Park, hosted by the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. The event, sponsored by Carter Subaru, KIRO Radio, and …
Add your house to the Ballard trick-or-treating map
Halloween is just a couple days away, and the map of Ballard trick-or-treating homes is growing. To add your address to the list, click here (link will redirect you to …
The week in sports at BHS
The athletes from Ballard High School are all set for another week of competition. Check out the schedule and support our athletes at their games. Monday, October 28: Boys Ultimate: …
Hazardous material response at Bank of America on NW Market St.
Update:Firefighters at the scene say the powder was determined to be non-hazardous, and the employees were allowed back into the bank. Original: Seattle Fire is reporting a hazardous material response …
83-year-old woman sent to hospital after being struck by a car at 20th and Market today
Update: Kyle Moore from Seattle Fire says an 83-year-old woman was sent to the hospital after being hit by a car when she was crossing the street. Moore reports that …
Free youth basketball coaches clinic coming up
This Saturday, Nov. 2, there will be a free youth basketball clinic for coaches at Loyal Heights Community Center hosted by Hoopaholics. The clinic will be co-taught by Sara Wetstone, Ballard …
Toyota Prius stolen from NW 62nd St and 24th Ave NW
My Ballard reader Dylan Davis wrote to tell us of his 2013 Toyota Prius V that was stolen last week. The car went missing from his driveway near the corner …