The Ballard Locks are in desperate need of repairs and urgently need federal funds, according to a letter written by our state’s top lawmakers to the Trump administration today. An […]
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Large Ballard lock closed for annual maintenance, tours are sold out
Just like every year, the Army Corps of Engineers has closed and emptied the large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks for annual maintenance. Crews will scrape barnacles off […]
Art opening at Ballard Locks on Thursday
The Ballard Locks will host an art opening at the administration building this Thursday. As part of the Ballard Night Out every third Thursday of the month, the exhibit will […]
Documentary tells the story of the Locks and Ship Canal
In honor of the Ballard Locks centennial, Seattle Channel released this hour-long piece on the history of the Locks, and the monumental effort it took to build it. Produced by […]
King County Council recognizes Ballard Locks Centennial
The Metropolitan King County Council celebrated the Ballard Locks’ 100th anniversary this week, issuing a nostalgic statement of recognition (full statement is below). “The Ballard Locks are a local treasure […]
Throwback Thursday: Lake Washington Ship Canal is 100 years old
The Lake Washington Ship Canal is nearly 100 years old; its opening celebration was July 4, 1917. But the idea to connect the Puget Sound to Lake Washington was proposed […]
Community support needed to help improve Ballard Locks fish ladder
The renovation plans for the fish ladder viewing area at the Ballard Locks are ticking along, with a recent $400,000 grant and upcoming fundraiser to help fund the improvements. Several […]
Locks Centennial 5k set for next month
Locals are invited to take part in the Locks Centennial 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 7. The event will benefit Discover Your NW and the Renovation of the Ballard Locks Fish […]
Ballard Locks centenary celebrations to kick off on President’s Day weekend
Songwriting finalist performances, historical societies and other group displays will kick off the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Centennial commemoration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., […]
Sold ‘baby’ ferry passes through Ballard Locks
Hiyu, the smallest ferry in the Washington State Ferries fleet, officially changed hands on Wednesday and was towed through Ballard Locks en route from Eagle Harbor to Lake Union. According […]
Army Corps of Engineers rescues white sturgeon at Ballard Locks
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team rescued a 6-foot white sturgeon during the annual maintenance pump out at the Ballard Locks earlier this month. Each year, Corps natural resource and […]
Large lock empty for annual maintenance
The view at Ballard Locks is an interesting one this month as the Large Lock is completely drained for the crew to perform scheduled maintenance. The large lock at the […]
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