City buys Baker Park expansion lot
In a triumph for local residents, the City of Seattle has settled with a developer who had plans to buy the lot directly south of the Baker Park. The city …
Blackbird’s final closing sale tomorrow
Earlier this summer, we told you of Blackbird’s plans to close their doors for good. Now, they hosting a big final closing sale tomorrow to get rid of as much …
Nearby news: man with gun taken into custody after threatening others at Greenlake
SPD report that a man was taken into custody after threatening others with a handgun at the Greenlake Community Centre last night. Read more below from the SPD blotter: On …
Prepare for a Viking invasion: Viking Days are this weekend
It’s time for a Viking takeover; this weekend is Viking Days at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. The free event on August 17 and 18 will have Nordic entertainment, …
Skillet Diner officially opens today
You may have seen some action at Skillet Diner over the last few days; the new diner “softly” opened for business last week, but their grand opening is today (Monday, Aug. …
Local dogwalker’s truck stolen in North Ballard
Update: Melanie Schwetzer-Guymon wrote to tell us that Kelsey’s truck has been found. Original Post: A truck was stolen from a local dogwalker in Ballard over the weekend. Kelsey Sowell’s friend Melanie …
What a night! Thunder and lightning wake up many across the neighborhood
Thunderstorms barreled through Seattle Friday night, sending pets scurrying and waking up many residents in Ballard and beyond. “I jumped straight out of bed while the kitties dashed under the …
What’s on this weekend
The weekend has arrived and brings with it fantastic events that are going on all over our neighborhood. Get out and about and enjoy the summer weather! Friday, August 9: …
Norwegian dance and wild salmon dinner next week
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Leif Erikson Hall will host a wild salmon dinner and dance performance to benefit the educational programs of Norsk Folkedans Stemne. The dinner starts at 6 …
Get your car washed by BHS student athletes tomorrow
Tomorrow, both the boys and girls basketball teams from Ballard High School will be setting up car washes tomorrow to raise money for their programs. Photo from a previous …
Ballard meeting tackles trail, SDOT seeks community input over Missing Link
By SAM KENYON, UW News Lab Ballard took one small step closer to resolving the vexing and seemingly endless issue of completing the Burke Gilman Trail. The Seattle Department of Transportation …
Ballard P-Patch set to host Art in the Garden this Saturday
The 13th annual Art in the Garden celebration is set for this Saturday at Ballard P-Patch Community Garden (8527 25th Ave NW). The free event will be held from 11 …