Girls basketball camp sign-ups open
Sign-ups for a girls basketball camp are now open in Ballard. Ballard High School girls basketball coach Sara Wetstone tells us the camp runs from July 15 – 18, and …
What’s on this weekend
Can you believe that the last weekend in June is here? Head out and about this weekend and enjoy the fantastic events that are happening in and around Ballard. Friday, …
Regional Animal Services of King County help keep pets from straying this Fourth of July
The Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) are preparing for an increase in their animal population come the Fourth of July. Each year around Independence Day, animal shelters start …
Large turnout at Ballard Transit Expansion Study Open House
Last night over 160 locals attended the Ballard Transit Expansion Study Open House held at BHS. Sound Transit and the City of Seattle hosted the open house to showcase the …
Sunset Hill living up to its name
One of our readers, Aura Ruddell, posted this photo of last night’s sunset to our Facebook page today. “Gotta love Sunset Hill!,” Ruddell writes. Have a beautiful shot of Ballard …
City offers to fund Night Out block parties
Want the city to pay for your summer block party? The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods offering to fund Seattle Night Out for neighborhoods. They’re taking applications until Monday, July 8, but you have …
Ballard SeafoodFest adds ‘Ballard BeerFest’ to the festivities
There’s something new this year at SeafoodFest, and it reflects the brewery takeover of Ballard: BeerFest will feature beers from over a dozen local breweries, including Hilliards, NW Peaks, Populuxe, …
Ballard homeowner clubs burglar with pottery after he urinates in basement and leaves beer in washing machine
In a bizarre home invasion story, a Ballard woman defended her home by clubbing a burglar over the head with pottery and arming herself with a brass elephant figurine. Here’s …
Macaroni Kid newsletter comes to NW Seattle
Macaroni Kid is a free weekly e-newsletter and website that features great things for kids and families to do in our area. Macaroni Kid was established by two Moms in …
Volunteer drivers needed to assist Maple Leaf seniors in Ballard
Senior Services’ Volunteer Transportation are calling for volunteer drivers to provide vital transportation for Maple Leaf seniors in the Ballard area. Volunteer drivers use their own car and assist seniors …
Reminder: Ballard Transit Expansion open house tonight at BHS
Tonight, from 5 to 7 p.m., Sound Transit is hosting an open house at the Ballard High School Commons (1418 NW 65th St.) to discuss options for a new light-rail or rapid street …
Free helmets for kids today at Ballard Commons Park
Today is the free helmet giveaway at Ballard Commons Park, happening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The giveaway happens thanks to Seattle Children’s Hospital, who will be providing helmets for …