Ballard Locks closed for annual cleaning
The large lock at the Ballard Locks is closed for its annual cleaning. The view from above, taken in 2009 Each year the Corps of Engineers “de-waters” the locks, which …
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Changes proposed for Ballard Locks
The Army Corps of Engineers wants to make some changes at the Ballard Locks. Since the areas in question are listed in the National Register, the agency must consult with …
Music this weekend at the Locks
Updated: Each weekend during the summer, enjoy entertainment at the Ballard Locks. Photo of the Elliott Bay Pipe Band On Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m., the Nordic Heritage Museum …
Locks closed to marine traffic Tuesday
From the Army Corps of Engineers: Both the large and small locks at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will be closed to all marine traffic from 7:30 a.m. …
Fish flumes reinstalled at Ballard Locks
Fish traveling through the Ballard Locks to Puget Sound are getting a little help. This week the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reinstalling the four flumes to help juvenile …
Saying goodbye to life at the Locks
Colonel Anthony Wright is saying goodbye to his manicured garden and waterfront home for good. He’s ending his three-year tour of duty as the operator of the Ballard Locks for …
Updated: Ballard Locks to remain open for vessels if government shuts down, pedestrian access will close
Updated 7:45 a.m.: A budget agreement has been reached, there will be no government shutdown. Updated 4:45 p.m.: This just in from the Army Corps of Engineers: The current Continuing …
Ballard Locks now opens at 6:30 a.m.
Although the posted hours for the Ballard Locks are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., they’ve been opening much earlier until this week.. “For the past four years, we have been …
Tunnel tour of the Ballard Locks
A child’s tennis shoe. Old tires. A diamond bracelet. Those are just some of the things that have been found on the floor of the Ballard Locks. We were there today for …
Large locks closed for cleaning
The large lock at the Ballard Locks is closed for the next two weeks for annual maintenance. Photo from the 2009 closure During the closure, US Army Corps of Engineers …
Locks will open using manpower
After being out of commission since Sunday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning to manpower to get the large lock open and closed. The Locks’ maintenance crew inspects …
Large lock at Ballard Locks could be closed all week
The large lock at the Ballard Locks is still closed after being struck by lightning Sunday night. “We may be out the rest of the week,” Patricia Graesser with the …