Last call for public input on 2016 Sound Transit proposals
As part of the planning process to determine how and where our regional mass transit system should expand, Sound Transit identified a draft priority projects list, and is asking the …
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Mimzy still needs help getting home
My Ballard reader Adam has emailed to let us know his tuxedo cat, Mimzy, is still missing from their home near the corner of 32nd and 54th St, just across …
Ballard Natural Drainage project update
A large-scale roadside rain garden project for the Loyal Heights neighborhood is in its final design phase, with construction expected to start later this year. The project is part of …
Throwback Thursday: Shilshole and Ship Canal of yesteryear
This week’s Throwback Thursday takes a look at the old industrial area of Ballard along the Ship Canal and Shilshole. Black and white photo of Shilshole and Vernon Street in …
Take a survey to weigh in on light rail options for Ballard
Seattle’s light rail system could extend into Ballard, and local transportation authorities are asking residents to weigh in on options. Sound Transit has developed a survey that details projects for the …
City seeks local opinion on Ballard Transportation and Urban Design Improvements
The City of Seattle is once again seeking local input for the future of transportation and urban design in our neighborhood. Locals are invited to give feedback at an Open …
Pioneer Houses set to transform into Italian restaurant
According to a post on NOSH Pit blog, the Pioneer Houses on Ballard Ave NW are set to be transformed into an Italian restaurant. The transformation and restoration is already …
Swedish Ballard to care for premature babies in new Level II Nursery
Earlier today, Swedish Ballard (5300 Tallman Ave NW) opened a new Level II Nursery that will provide care for local premature babies. A team of trained experts will provide specialized, …
Locals invited to comment on City’s Design Review program
With so many new buildings being constructed in both our neighborhood and the city as a whole, the City of Seattle’s Design Review program is exploring ways to make it …
Local creates “Green Juju” to support canine health
Local resident Kelley Marian has created a whole foods supplement, aptly called “Green Juju“, to support canine health. The supplement is fed to dogs in addition to their kibble, raw …
SPU releases draft map of Ballard Drainage Project rain gardens
Seattle Public Utilities recently released a map featuring the proposed locations for the Ballard Natural Drainage Project rain gardens in the neighborhood. The map was released at the end of February after an …
Populuxe to celebrate 2nd birthday
The team at Populuxe Brewing (826 NW 49th St Unit B) is getting set for their second birthday party celebration this Saturday, March 28. The festivities will be in full …