Billy Beach serves up succulent sushi in Ballard
Billy Beach Sushi and Bar (5463Â Leary Way N)Â opened with a bang earlier this month at its Leary Way location. We reported the opening of the eatery, owned by Japonessa owner …
Learn how to ‘Stay Sweet Without the Sugar’ tomorrow at a free class at the library
Tomorrow night, a local holistic health coach will be putting on a free class to learn about about sugar addiction at the Ballard Library. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., …
Free concerts at the Locks start this week
This week starts the first round of free concerts at the Ballard Locks as part of their 24th annual summer concerts series. The first concert will feature the Seattle Civic …
Ballard athletes succeed at state track and field competition
By Bucky Beaver Ballard High School had eight student-athletes competing in eight events at the Washington state track and field competition this past weekend at Mount Tahoma High School in …
Normal garbage pick-up for Memorial Day
Just a quick reminder that all garbage, food and yard waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Memorial Day. As usual, Seattle Public Utilities says customers should …
What’s on this weekend
The weekend is here and it’s filled with fun events all over our favorite neighborhood. Check out our local weekly weekend roundup here every Friday. Saturday May 25: Ballard High …
Upcoming fundraiser to ‘Crush Kids’ Cancer’
Over the last few years, we’ve kept you updated on Ballard youngster Owain Weinert and his battle with cancer. Now, after 1,160 days of continuous chemo, Owain ends treatment on …
Robyn Emery selected by Norwegian Community as their Seafair Princess
The Norwegian Community in Ballard has selected Robyn Emery to represent them this year as a Seafair Princess. Emery, soon to graduate from the Ocean Research College Academy at Everett …
Last day of BHS plant sale is tomorrow
If you want to support our local high school and get your garden going at the same time, don’t miss the last day of the Ballard High School’s annual plant …
Ballard Commons spraypark to be turned on this weekend
Even though the weather this weekend might not necessitate cooling off, sprayparks and fountains around the city will be turned on tomorrow, Saturday, May 25. Seattle Parks and Recreation will …
New theater will offer free space for performers
By CHRIS LOPAZE, UW News Lab The Pocket Theater will be small in size, but the idea is big. Clayton Weller, a local theater producer and comedian, has created a …
BHS students’ films up for Emmy award
We always knew the Ballard High School film team was good, but now it looks like they’re getting some national recognition. Several of the students’ films are up for Emmys …