Army Corps of Engineers will close both the large and small locks at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to marine traffic on Tuesday, June 7, to inspect the salmon project.
The Locks will be closed to marine traffic from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.…MORE
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Slideshow: Hundreds of cyclists race the Ballard criterium, most participants yet
Sat, 06/04/11
The Second Ascent team organizers couldn't have asked for better weather for their annual criterium in dowtown Ballard on Saturday. With a sunny 77 degrees, spectators lines the streets and racers flocked to the registration table to participate…MORE
Slideshow: Salmon Bay students re-enact westward migration of pioneers on the Oregon Trail, journey by foot to Magnuson Park
Fri, 06/03/11
Fourth and fifth graders from Ballard’s Salmon Bay School were seen trekking through Ballard, Fremont and the U-District on Friday, June 3.
The students, dressed in period clothing from the 1800s and pulling little wagons, were re-…MORE
SDOT presents two opportunities for Ballardites to learn about the Mercer West Project
Fri, 06/03/11
On Wednesday, June 8, there will be two opportunities for people to learn more about the Mercer West Project and how it affects Ballard.
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is sending a representative to appear at the Ballard…MORE
Ballard High School choirs and orchestras win gold rating; Spring Music Concerts to be held next week
Fri, 06/03/11
The Ballard High School Concert Choir, Treble Choir and String Orchestra performed at the Vancouver Heritage Music Festival last weekend and each group won a Gold Rating from the nine judges.
Schools from California, Oregon, Washington,…MORE
17 Swedish Designers exhibition opens at the Nordic Heritage Museum
Thu, 06/02/11
A new exhibition titled 17 Swedish Designers is opening at the Nordic Heritage Museum on Friday, June 3, featuring the recent work of young, progressive women working in contemporary industrial and interior design.
From the press release…MORE
The Missing Link trial continues
Thu, 06/02/11
After three days of hearing last week, the Missing Link trial will continue and wrap up the testimonies today.
At the annual Friends of the Burke Gilman Trail meeting last week, attorney Jeff Eustis, who's working on behalf of the Cascade…MORE
Bear ecologist Chris Morgan visits Woodland Park Zoo to demonstrate what happens when you don’t “bear proof” your campsite
Wed, 06/01/11
Approximately 25,000 black bears live in Washington along with a couple dozen grizzlies. Bear ecologist Chris Morgan will visit the Woodland Park Zoo to demonstrate what happens when you don't "bear proof" your campsite and how to avoid…MORE
36th District lawmakers to hold town hall forum in Greenwood
Wed, 06/01/11
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson and Rep. Reuven Carlyle will host a town hall forum to talk about the 2011 Legislative Session and what future steps our state should take.
The state legislators all represent the 36th…MORE
Ballard Rotary to host first annual Ballard 5k Run & Walk
Wed, 06/01/11
Ballard Rotary, a volunteer-based organization that raises funds to invest in the community, is hosting the first annual Ballard 5K Run & Walk on June 12.
Under the slogan of "Do the Ballard", the event celebrates Ballard by welcoming…MORE
