On the agenda: CSOs, Ballard homeless and more
Tonight is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting in the meeting room at the Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW). The meeting is open to the community. Here is the …
Ballard boys basketball team wins again
Put another W next to the Ballard boys basketball team. The Beavers beat Inglemoor last night, 56-45. Ballard dominated the game, never letting Inglemoor within five points. Photo from the …
Giving Tree at Sip & Ship
Make a local child’s holiday a little brighter this year. The Sip & Ship (1752 NW Market) has set up a Giving Tree to benefit kids at the North Seattle …
Northwest Boychoir performs in Ballard
Ballard teen Spencer Davis will perform in front of his home-neighborhood audience this weekend. Davis is a member of the Northwest Boychoir, who is in the midst of their 33rd …
Ballard Boys Basketball is a team to watch
After beating the second-ranked Bothell Cougars on Friday night, the Ballard Beavers boys basketball team is the Seattle Times team of the week. Although Ballard isn’t ranked, Mason Kelley with …
Happy Ho-ho-holidays!
Looks like Santa took a break from his other duties to help Waste Management with the food and yard waste. Carol took this picture of Santa in Whittier Heights on …
Hjarta II gets approval from city, with conditions
The second phase of the Hjarta project is one step closer to breaking ground. The Department of Planning and Development released its decision for the seven-story building today. According to …
Thaiku is closing
Updated: Ballard is losing one of its Thai restaurants. After nearly a decade in old Ballard, Thaiku (5410 Ballard Ave. NW) is closing. Staff was told last week that the …
Lucia Fest, a Scandinavian tradition
It’s a holiday celebrated by Scandinavians around the world, including here in Ballard. Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church hosted their 46th annual Luciatåg on Sunday, which featured an all-Swedish program with …
Maritime students take the helm of historic vessel
By John Foster, Ballard Maritime Academy Dozens of students from the Ballard Maritime Academy at Ballard High School had the unique opportunity to take an educational cruise aboard the historic …
5 hit by car in front of Fremont nightclub
A car plowed into group of people standing in front of a Fremont nightclub early this morning, sending them flying into the air and scattering their shoes across 36th St. …
Class action lawsuit filed against Olympic Athletic Club
Updated: Here is the response from Olympic Athletic Club: The Club values all its members. While reports have focused on the Club’s new owner not servicing non dues paying memberships, …