Coal export community workshop tomorrow
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 9) night, the Sierra Club is hosting a community workshop to help people learn about the coal exports proposal in Longview and how will affect the region. The …
The week in sports at BHS
BHS athletes are all set for another week of competition. Head out and support our young sports stars! Tuesday, October 8: Boys Ultimate: Junior Varsity vs. U Prep at Interbay 3 p.m. Boys Ultimate: …
Even seal pups feel effects of government shutdown
Even seal pups aren’t safe from feeling the effects of the government shutdown; NOAA’s marine mammal stranding response unit couldn’t respond to calls of a stranded pup yesterday. Roland Rodriguez wrote …
Ballard Library set to offer free information sessions about Affordable Health Care Act
Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) is offering a free drop-in assistance service for locals who want to find out more about enrolling in health plans that have become available through the …
Several Ballard restaurants to be featured in Seattle Restaurant Week
Seattle Restaurant Week is just around the corner, and a handful of Ballard restaurants will be on the list. The event is two weeks long, from Oct. 13-17 and again …
Ballard Library set to hear local feedback at “Community Conversations” event tonight
Locals are invited to attend the “Community Conversations” event at Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) this evening to discuss the current and future library services with City Librarian Marcellus Turner. The event …
Mayoral candidate Ed Murray calls Burke-Gilman “Missing Link” fix “potentially dangerous”
Ed Murray recently called raised concerns over the proposed fix for the Burke-Gilman “Missing Link” in Ballard. He described the city’s proposed plan to connect the trail via Shilshole Ave …
Injured beaver rescued near the Sloop Tavern
An injured beaver was found and rescued from outside the Sloop Tavern (2830 NW Market St.) Sunday afternoon. My Ballard reader Zach Gaul wrote to tell us of the rescue, …
Macefield Music Fest to take over Ballard Saturday
The recently created Macefield Music Fest is filling bars all over Ballard Saturday, paying homage to Edith Macefield, the woman who refused to sell out and give in to developers who offered …
What’s on this weekend
Welcome the first weekend in October by checking out some fantastic events in and around Ballard! Friday, October 4: Herb Alpert Night at The Swedish Club (1920 Dexter Ave N) …
Petition started to keep public toilet at Ballard Commons Park
The Honey Bucket at Ballard Commons Park has caused some controversy over the past year, and now a group of Ballard residents, businesses, and organizations have started an online petition to …
Ballard Chamber to host panel discussion on implementation of Affordable Care Act
Ballard Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Crown Hill Business Association, is set to host a panel discussion with local experts to review and discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care …