UPDATE: Man dies in Crown Hill house fire
Update: The 84-year-old man who was pulled from the fire died early this morning, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The cause of the fire was an electrical malfunction, and …
Police chase, arrest man in Ballard
A man has been arrested after fleeing from police and hiding under a deck in Ballard. The man was wanted for a court order violation, burglary, and a felony warrant, …
Memorial for BHS teacher this Saturday
On Saturday, August 25, Ballard High School will hold a memorial for a teacher who recently passed away after a two-year fight with cancer. Megan Vogel, a Golden Apple Award …
Nearby: Zoo Doo, Bherd Studios Gallery moving, and more
Here are some stories making news in nearby neighborhoods: Photo by Ryan Hawk, Woodland Park Zoo. Zoo Doo at the Woodland Park Zoo Bherd Studios Gallery moving one block south Trader …
Free car washes at Brown Bear Car Wash today
Today, Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates its 55th anniversary with free car washes. The Seattle-based, family-owned company will start the free car automated “tunnel washes” at 8 a.m. and will …
Community yoga fundraiser at Golden Gardens on Saturday
On Saturday, the Ballard Health Club is offering a yoga class open to the public at Golden Gardens park. The class is from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the north …
Ballard High School grad continued to battle blaze despite losing everything in Taylor Bridge fire
A Ballard High School graduate worked hard to contain the Taylor Bridge fire, even after his home was destroyed in the blaze. King 5 reports that Aaron Hamilton, 20, was …
Metro: Changes coming to Route 44
Metro Transit is planning to reduce the number of stops along Route 44 between Ballard and the University District. The change is an effort to help buses, “move faster, keep …
Lane closure update on Ballard Bridge
Work continues on the Ballard Bridge this week, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) tells us that lane closures will continue through the end of the week as new …
Whitman students win film contest
A handful of Whitman Middle School students won for their short films in the King County Library’s “Read, Film, Win” contest. The contest challenged participants to make videos about teen books. …
Ballard Station Public House now open on Market St.
There’s another watering hole in the ‘hood: the Ballard Station Public House has opened at (2236 NW Market St.), replacing the Ballard Ave Pub which closed earlier this summer. Bar …
Cycle Saloon takes pub crawls to a spinning new level
By Almeera Anwar “I call it a 16-passenger pedal-powered vehicle that we use for pub crawls in Ballard,” said Cycle Saloon owner Tracy Drago, who is thrilled to see all …