Ballard’s newest place to satisfy your sweet cravings is opening on Saturday. It’s called Sweet Mickey’s (2230 NW 57th St), and will sell everything from jelly beans to specialty chocolate […]
Author: Meghan Walker
‘Hawaiian Bounce Fest’ at Loyal Heights Community Center tonight
Tonight at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) is a Hawaiian Bounce Fest, which according to their Facebook page, appears to be a night to wear Hawaiian […]
Early morning crash on NW 65th St.
Early this morning, a car speeding down NW 65th St. crashed into a couple parked cars. No one was hurt in the crash. One of our readers sent us these […]
Free comics workshop for teens at Ballard Library on Sunday
This Sunday, June 10, there will be a free comics and characters workshop at the Ballard Public Library. Teen Space, which is the monthly teen program for middle and high […]
Greenpeace boat in Seattle to protest Shell drilling rigs
If you were at Shilshole or Golden Gardens this evening, you may have noticed a Greenpeace ship, the Esperanza, floating around the opening to the canal. They’ve been in Seattle […]
Ballard Chamber of Commerce urging Seattle City Council to delay parking reforms
The Seattle City Council will soon be considering reforms that would change land use development regulations, many affecting Ballard. Beth Miller, executive director of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, is […]
BHS video students win at Regional Emmy Awards
They’re at it again: the Ballard High School video production students have taken home several awards in the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. Ariahna […]
Kangaroo and Kiwi softly open this weekend
The bar that pays homage to the land(s) down under is opening this weekend in Ballard. The Kangaroo and Kiwi moved from its location on Aurora Ave to the historic […]
More repairs for intersection of 15th Ave NW and NW 85th St
On Saturday, June 9, paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be out repairing pavement again at the intersection of 15th Ave NW and NW 85th St., […]
Derelict ship to be dismantled in Ballard shipyard
The boat that caught fire and sank at Penn Cove has been hauled to a Ballard shipyard to be dismantled. It passed through the Ballard Locks today after being towed […]
Open house at Tony’s Coffee ‘Lab’ on Friday
On Friday, June 8, Tony’s Coffee “Lab” (7001 NW 3rd Ave) is hosting an open house for neighbors, “to socialize and enjoy delicious beverages,” says David Yake from Tony’s. They’ve […]
Icelandic sculptor featured at Nordic Heritage Museum and Westlake Park
Beginning today, the Nordic Heritage Museum and Westlake Park will be hosting exhibitions featuring Icelandic sculptor Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir. Her installation at Westlake Park includes 26 life-size androgynous human figure sculptures, […]
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