What’s on this weekend
The weekend is here and Spring is finally in the air. Once again there is so much going on in and around Ballard. Check out the list below and have …
Local graphic design start up nominated for Geekwire award
Local graphic design start up, Killer Infographics, has been nominated in the new “Geekiest Office Space” category at this year’s Geekwire Awards. The field has been narrowed down to five …
Volunteers set to restore Ballard home as part of National Rebuilding Day
A Ballard home is set to be restored as part of National Rebuilding Day this Saturday, April 27. The event is an initiative of Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization that repairs and …
National Drug Take Back Day set for this Saturday
National Drug Take Back Day will be held this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at all five precincts of SPD. The SPD and the DEA are …
City Arts seeks nominations for Spring Edition of Art Walk Awards
City Arts will present the Spring Edition of Art Walk Awards on Wednesday, May 22 at 1927 Events from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. They are now accepting nominations from …
Jury awards $3.45 million to family of woman who drowned in a Ballard shipyard
Our news partners, The Seattle Times, report that a federal-court jury has awarded $3.45 million to the family of a 33-year-old woman who drowned while working on a ship in …
Dine out for life tonight and support Lifelong AIDS Alliance
The 20th annual “Dining out for life” event benefiting Lifelong AIDS Alliance is on tonight in Ballard. When you dine at a participating local restaurant a portion of your bill …
Three arrested for selling marijuana to school children in Ballard
Three people were arrested for selling marijuana to local school children at a residence in the 6700 block of 15th Ave NW on Wednesday morning. SPD SWAT officers arrested the …
Mayor McGinn on the lookout for new candidate for Ballard Ave Landmark District Board
Mayor Mike McGinn announced today that applications are open for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The opening is either for a Ballard historian or a local …
Seattle Parks increase access to funding for teen programs
Seattle Parks and Recreation has increased access to funding scholarships for teen programs with $40,000 from the 2013 Hope for Youth Fund. Established non-profits who are serving young people ages …
Local Dads and Daughters set to celebrate at Ballard Community Center this Saturday
Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave. NW) will host the 21st Annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner this Saturday, April 27, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The annual event is set to …
SPD close section of 15th Ave NW to serve search warrant
We received multiple emails about the closure of 15th Ave NW from 67th St NW to north of 73rd St NW at approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning. SPD Detective Mark …