BHS Class of ’53 set for 60th reunion
60th reunion celebrations will be held for Ballard High School class of ’53 next week. Organizers are on the lookout for alumni who are interested in attending. A number of …
10th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival coming soon
The 10th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Best of the Fest,” bringing back some of the all-time favorite exhibits from years …
The week in sports at BHS
The athletes at BHS are all set for another jam packed week of competitive sports. Head out and support them at their games around Seattle. Monday, September 16: Golf: Boys 4A …
Scenes from the Dick’s Drive-In Walkathon 2013
A group of Ballardites decided to trek to all six Dick’s Drive-Ins on Saturday, completing the 22-mile walk with a group of friends. Lars Phillips, one of the founding members …
Early Design Meeting for assisted living units on 24th Ave NW and NW 56th St.
There will be an Early Design Meeting tonight at 8 p.m. at Ballard High School for an assisted living project planned for 5601 24th Ave NW. According to the Department …
Ballard District Council wants stronger police presence, SPD says it can’t happen
The Ballard District Council recently sent a letter to the Seattle Police Department making their case for a stronger police presence in our neighborhood. According to KOMO News, SPD says …
What’s on this weekend
Another weekend is here and there is plenty to do in Ballard! Enjoy the weekend out and about at these fantastic events. Saturday, September 14: Seattle Chapter of the American …
Mural on Shilshole Ave comes back to life with a fresh coat of paint
The mural near the corner of 17th Ave NW and Shilshole Ave has just been given a facelift from the original artist, David Benzler. Hemispheres, the business who commissioned the mural, …
Boston company pays $41M for two Ballard apartments
Two new apartment buildings in Ballard just sold for $41.1 million to a company in Boston, according to an article in the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ). The apartments are Noba at …
Greenfire Campus to feature in American Institute of Architects “Explore Design” tour
Ballard’s Greenfire Campus (2034 NW 56th Street) will be one of the seven architect-designed projects to be featured in the first ever American Institute of Architects (AIA)Â home tour. The tour …
Populuxe to host benefit show for brain cancer research
Populuxe Brewing (826 NW 49th Street)Â is hosting a benefit show tomorrow (Sat., Sept. 14) to raise money for brain cancer research. The event is at 4 p.m. at the brewery, …
Ballard home set for demolition to make way for apartments
My Ballard reader Sally emailed in to report that a single family home is currently being demolished at 1715 NW 58th Street to make way for an apartment building. According …