Revised application for land under The Viking
A revised land-use application has been filed for the block that houses the decades-old Viking Tavern at NW 64th St and 24th Ave NW. The application, published today by the Department …
Nearby: Pottery sale, chemical spill clean-up, and a food bank that needs help
Here are some stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Former Oroweat Bakery Outlet site. Photo by Mike V Contractors clean up decades-old chemical spill at former Oroweat Bakery Outlet site …
Local authors explore Seattle one stair at a time
A couple local authors have put together an urban hiking book that explores Seattle’s best stairway walks, and Golden Gardens is one of the featured hikes. The book is called …
Craft fair to benefit Ballard Food Bank
Get some Christmas shopping done while helping a local nonprofit this Sunday: there will be a craft fair to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The craft fair is …
Mr. J Culinary Essentials to go in former Dish It Up! space
A new kitchen store is going in the former space occupied by Dish It Up! (5320 Ballard Ave.) which closed in April. It’s called Mr. J Culinary Essentials, and it will be …
RapidRide buses not so rapid in Ballard
The new RapidRide service in Ballard isn’t living up to its name, as buses have been routinely delayed 10 to 15 minutes during the afternoon commute, according to our news …
Public storage building approved for lot next to Ballard Bridge
The lot that is home to the Dirt Exchange (1515 NW Leary Way) has been approved for a public storage building. The Seattle Department of Planning and Development approved the …
Learn about rain gardens tonight at the Ballard Library
There will be an informational meeting about rain gardens tonight at the Ballard Library from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by Sustainable Ballard, and will highlight the …
‘Bad Art’ exhibit to debut at the Nordic Heritage Museum
This Friday, Nov. 30, “Bad Art” will debut at the Nordic Heritage Museum, marking its first U.S. visit. The exhibit, titled, “Bad Art? 1,000 Birch Board Pictures from Sweden,” is …
Casting call: Norwegian-Americans needed for ‘adventurous reality TV show’
If you’ve always dreamed of being in the limelight, and you’re Norwegian-American, now’s your chance: a casting company is asking for applicants for the next season of Norwegian reality TV …
Mayor McGinn visits Ballard Library to highlight new additions to collection
Mayor McGinn was at the Ballard Library Monday to talk about new items and services available now that the library levy has passed. McGinn joined City Librarian Marcellus Turner at …
Sustainable Ballard Holiday Barter Event tonight
Tonight is the 5th annual Holiday Barter Event, put on by Sustainable Ballard. The fair is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Center (3003 NW …