Large boat moving through canal, could cause delays this morning
According to our tipster, Silver, a large boat is moving westbound through the canal and is expected to cause some delays around the Fremont and Ballard bridges. The boat is …
Route 28 Express rerouting starting Monday
Beginning Monday, March 5 at 9 p.m., King County Metro will be rerouting five bus routes that use Aurora. One of those is the 28 Express, which serves Ballard. Southbound …
Ballard Coffee Works to open soon
The “drinkingman” sign is up, which means Ballard Coffee Works’s opening is just around the corner. As we reported in November, the coffee shop will take the place of the …
15th Ave. NW to close for three nights next week for LED streetlight testing
Update: The following is road closure information (including bus info) for next week’s testing: Traffic will be detoured to 24th Ave NW during the closure. Uniformed police officers will be …
Public meeting next week for 14th Ave. NW park project
On March 7, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the East Ballard Community Association  will hold the second public meeting to discuss the new park project for 14th Ave. NW. As …
Ballard Rotary honors students of the month
Emma Suchland: Emma Suchland is an incredible Ballard senior with an outstanding 4.0 GPA. Emma has participated in Ballard’s Biotech Academy, has taken numerous honors and AP classes every year, …
Ballardite appeals decision on ‘Greenfire’ development
A Ballardite has filed an appeal with the Hearing Examiner in response to the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) decision which he claims green lights the “Greenfire” project with …
Loyal Heights Pancake Breakfast is Sunday
This Sunday is the Loyal Heights’ Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St.) The Loyal Heights Pancake Breakfast from 2010 Enjoy the warm company …
Chicken found crossing 8th Ave NW
Updated: While walking the dog around Whittier Heights we saw “LOST CHICKEN!” signs stapled to light posts and called the owner. Fingers crossed that this is their missing chicken! The …
City funding a consultant to explore BIA in Ballard
The city of Seattle will invest $1.1 million in 19 neighborhood business districts, including Ballard. The funding is part of Mayor Mike McGinn’s Seattle Jobs Plan, which he hopes will …
Reminder: Mayor to hold Town Hall tonight
Reposted: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn wants to hear from you. On Tuesday, February 28th from 5 to 6 p.m. he will hold a Neighborhood Town Hall at Ballard Landmark (5433 …
Ballard High School desperate for JV tennis coach
Ballard High School is looking for a JV tennis coach. Carrie Burr, the Athletics/Activities Director at Ballard High School, sent this note: Sunday we received word that our previously hired …