As we reported a few weeks ago, the Greenpeace boat Esperanza was lingering around North Lake Union and heading in and out of the Ballard Locks as it waited for […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Norwegian dating show is looking for contestants
A Norwegian reality TV show called “Sons of Norway” is currently casting season two, and they’re looking for single Norwegian men and women from Seattle and San Francisco. Contestants, who […]
Ballard filmmaker ‘kickstarts’ fundraiser to complete film about salmon
Two local filmmakers are working to finish a film about the threats to wild salmon runs, and they’re asking for help with fundraising through Kickstarter. The film is called “The […]
Cupcake Royale opens new shop, officially launches ice cream
Just in time for summer, Cupcake Royale is expanding and officially offering ice cream at all six cafes. They’ve been offering ice cream sporadically over the past few months, and […]
Kirke Park progress update
As we told you earlier this month, the opening for Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW) is coming up soon. According to Alyssa Smith with Groundswell NW, project manager Kelly Goold […]
New bus lane on Aurora Avenue North
The southbound curb lane of Aurora Avenue North has been converted into a bus and right-turn-only lane, also known as a “BAT” lane (Business Access and Transit). According to the […]
New Ballard street mosaics pay homage to old street names
You may have noticed lately that new street mosaics have been popping up on corners where crews have been installing new sidewalks along NW Market St. The mosaics, which say […]
Seattle Spoke & Food event tomorrow night
Tomorrow, restaurants across the city will participate in the third annual Spoke & Food event, “an evening of dining and bikes” where restaurants will donate 20 percet of their revenue […]
Ballard Town Hall meeting tomorrow night with the mayor
Tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 26, Mayor Mike McGinn will be in Ballard for a Town Hall meeting at Ballard First Lutheran Church (2006 NW 65th St) from 5:30 to 8 […]
Boston terrier found on 8th Ave
Update: Ollie, the Boston terrier, has been reunited with his family. Earlier: Daniel sent us a note that he found a Boston terrier on 8th Ave. yesterday. “He is tagged, […]
Loyal Heights Community Center hosts early 4th of July bike parade
The Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) is getting a head-start on celebrating the 4th of July this year; they’re hosting a bike parade this Thursday, June 28. […]
Ballard author to read from debut book next week
Next Thursday, June 28, a Ballard author and illustrator will read from her debut children’s book at Secret Garden Books. Jo Simonian’s book titled, “Each Tiny Tooth,” is about what […]
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