Nearby news: suspect in tree delays Sounder train in Magnolia
Early this morning a burglary suspect climbed a tree near local railroad tracks, delaying the Seattle-Edmonds Sounder train. The man climbed the tree at 34th Ave. W and Gilman Ave …
Local group petitions for more beach volleyball courts at Golden Gardens
Local group Golden Garden Beach Volleyball Players is petitioning Seattle Parks Department to create more beach volley ball courts at Golden Gardens. The group is petitioning for the addition of …
Update on police-involved shooting in Carkeek Park
The SPD has further information to report about the police-involved shooting on Tuesday in the Carkeek Park area. Following a SPD press conference yesterday this update was provided on the …
Seattle Gymnastics Academy opens preschool program in Ballard
Seattle Gymnastics Academy (SGA) (1415 NW 52nd St) has developed a new preschool program for kids. SGA’s Ballard Preschool is now open for enrollment for the 2013-2014 year. Ballard Preschool …
Vehicle runs into outdoor area at Ocho
A vehicle ran into the patio area of Ocho (2325 NW Market St) on Tuesday night. Reportedly, the cocktail bar was open when the incident took place. Ocho employee Lindsay …
Ultimate “house boat” passes through Ballard Locks en route to Canada
A rare sight was seen at Ballard Locks yesterday as a family home passed through Salmon Bay and under the Ballard Bridge. The home is being transported to its new …
Suspect dies in hospital after police-involved shooting
This update just in from the SPD Blotter about the death of the suspect in Monday night’s officer-involved shooting in the Carkeek Park area: Here is some updated information on …
Ryan “Henry” Ward begins work on mural at Adams Elementary School
On Tuesday, well-known Seattle muralist Ryan “Henry” Ward began work on a mural at Adams Elementary School (6110 28th Ave NW). The mural is being painted to enhance a newly …
Police are searching for Ballard bank robber
Police are searching for an armed burglar who robbed the Peoples Bank (NW 56th Street and 24th Ave NW) yesterday evening. A reader emailed in to report that the Ballard …
Domestic violence call response ends in officer-involved shooting
Last night SPD responded to a domestic violence call in the Carkeek area. After the suspect was threatening to officers they were forced to fire their duty weapons. Read more …
Locals set to make Ballard Corners Park beautiful at work party this Saturday
Locals are invited to take part in a work party at Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW & NW 63rd St) this Saturday, March 2. The work party will be …
Ballard Chamber After Hours event on this Thursday
Ballard Chamber After Hours event will be held at The Shelter Lounge (4910 Leary Avenue NW) this Thursday, February 28. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 …