The Seattle Police Officer who was involved in an off-duty fight in Ballard can avoid a 10-day suspension for using excessive force, as long as he stays out of trouble, […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Burger Hero is up for sale
By Almeera Anwar Correction: Burger Hero is not closing, rather, the owners are just looking to sell the business. Original post: Burger Hero, a burger joint at NW 73rd St and 15th Ave […]
UPDATE: Ballard house fire caused by overheated electrical wiring
Update: Corrie Frasier, whose home burned in the fire, wrote us a note thanking the community for supporting them through their ordeal. From Frasier: On Sunday, my husband, son, and […]
Learn about new Paid Sick Leave Ordinance at a workshop next week
On Tuesday, August 21, Ballard Swedish Hospital is hosting a workshop about the City of Seattle’s new Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. The workshop is from noon to 1:30 at the […]
Lane closures continue on Ballard Bridge
Crews are still at work on the light replacement project on the Ballard Bridge, and plan to close the northbound lane today starting at 9 a.m., according to the Seattle […]
Community blood drive next week
A week from today (Tuesday, August 21), the Puget Sound Blood Center will be in Ballard for a blood drive. The blood center’s mobile unit will be in front of […]
Northbound lane closure on Ballard Bridge
One northbound lane will be closed today as the work to upgrade the lighting on the Ballard Bridge continues. The lane will be closed until 2:30 p.m. while crews remove […]
Second section of 520 bridge pontoon at the Locks
One of our readers, Daniel, sent us this photo of the second portion of the 520 pontoon as it neared the Ballard Locks. The pontoon sections will be coming through […]
5th annual ‘Pig & Pipes’ fundraiser at The Old Pequliar next weekend
On Saturday, August 25, The Old Pequliar Public House (1722 NW Market St.) will be hosting its annual fundraiser to benefit The Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums Band in association […]
Vikings to invade Ballard this weekend for Viking Days
Take the opportunity to find your inner viking this weekend at the 29th Annual Viking Days. On Saturday and Sunday (August 18 – 19) at the Nordic Heritage Museum there […]
Salish Sea trading cooperative speaks to teachers at sustainability conference
By Almeera Anwar Salish Sea Trading Cooperative, a Ballard-based non-profit, was one of only two outside groups invited to speak at the Sustainability Education Summer Institute (SESI) recently. They have […]
Ballard house fire caused by overheated electrical wiring
Residents escaped a house fire in the 2800 block of NW 75th St. yesterday, which was determined to be caused by overheated electrical wiring in a second-floor crawl space. Video […]
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