Dish it up! in Ballard closes
Dish it up! in Ballard suddenly closed its doors yesterday with very little explanation. When we called the store for more details, the following message played: “It is with profound …
Armed robbery at KFC last night, suspects at large
At 9 p.m. on Monday night, two men robbed KFC on NW Market St. at gunpoint. The men fled in a waiting car and are still at large. No one …
Local trading cooperative featured in mini-documentary
By Almeera Anwar Correction: The cooperative started three years ago, not twelve as previously stated. Earlier: When Kathy Pelish and Fulvio Casali started the Salish Sea Trading Cooperative twelve years …
Missing Ballard woman found
From our neighbors at Queen Anne View. Missing local woman Heather Braaten was found dead on Sunday afternoon. No other details are available at this time. Heather was a popular member …
Free historical lecture this week
The Ballard Historical Society is hosting a free lecture this week featuring Dr. Lorraine McConaghy of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). The lecture is, “a journey through the …
University of Washington Experimental College offers classes in Ballard
The Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) Experimental College is getting ready for another quarter of classes, and a few of those are in Ballard. Not your average …
Ballard Rotary honors student of the month
Cassandra Winter Cassie Winter is a dynamic, bright student at Ballard High, where she currently maintainsa 3.9 cumulative GPA. She has been a varsity soccer player since her freshman year,the …
Big turnout at free helmet giveaway
This morning at the Ballard Commons Park, Seattle Children’s and Kohl’s Cares are hosting a bike and multi-sport helmet giveaway for kids ages 1 – 18. The giveaway started at …
Apartment fire on 15th Ave. NW
On Friday night around 9:30 p.m., firefighters responded to an apartment fire at 7043 15th Ave. NW. Fire Chief Charlie Cordova says the fire, started by a candle, was put …
Seattle Parks releases spring programs in north Seattle
Barb Wade from Seattle Parks and Recreation has shared the following list of brochures for the spring Parks program, including drop-in sports, fitness, and toddler classes. (Thanks to My Green …
Bike helmet fitting and giveaway for kids this weekend
On Sunday, April 1, Seattle Children’s Hospital will be at the Ballard Commons Park to help get kids into bike helmets for spring. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., they …
Settlement reached in class action lawsuit against Olympic Athletic Club
Late last year, a group of Olympic Athletic Club (OAC) members filed a class action lawsuit because the Ballard gym’s new owners announced they would no longer honor their lifetime …