The U.S. Coast Guard and Seattle Fire Department responded to a sinking tug this morning when it started taking on water while it was being towed into dock outside Shilshole Marina this morning.
“We had a Tug boat that was being towed into…MORE
Ballard - News
Like beer and really good produce? New farmshare pilot partners with Ballard brewery
Wed, 04/05/17
A farm from the Olympic Peninsula is piloting a farmshare program and beer imbibers will be happy with one of their pickup sites.
Starting in June, River Run Farmers will be dropping off packed boxes off fresh produce for over 150…MORE
$400,000 grant awarded for Fish Ladder improvements at Ballard Locks
Wed, 04/05/17
Improvements are coming to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Fish Ladder thanks to a $400,000 grant awarded to Discover Your Northwest and The Corps Foundation.
The grant was presented to Corps and Discover Your Northwest representatives…MORE
Ballardites respond after Amazon unveils AmazonFresh Pickup location in Ballard
Wed, 04/05/17
Amazon announced last week the opening of their new AmazonFresh Pickup grocery location at 5100 15th Ave. N.W. in Ballard, and with the opening some Ballardites are showing support while others are showing bewilderment.
The store allows…MORE
'Hugh Mungus' to run for City Council
Thu, 03/30/17
Before last February Ballard resident, Rudy Pantoja Jr. a.k.a. “Hugh Mungus” never thought he’d run for City Council, but after becoming an internet viral meme and supporters giving him a hand, Pantoja has his sights on grabbing the at-large City…MORE
Ballard High School filmmakers awarded at Dominique Dunne Film Competition
Mon, 03/27/17
Ballard High School filmmakers are being recognized on an international level with three short films by twelve students in the Digital Filmmaking Program winning honors at the Dominisque Dunne Film Competition in Colorado Springs.
BHS…MORE
New hotel in Ballard to be named Leary Hotel, design details revealed
Tue, 03/21/17
Plans for a new hotel in Ballard are drawing the attention of Balladites and details for what the new six-story hotel on Leary Avenue will look like were revealed at a recent design guidance meeting; plans show the building aspect will be keeping…MORE
Tell the press, hold the press?
Mon, 03/13/17
By Peggy Sturdivant Contrary to one attendees’ misinformation the press had not been excluded from the 36th District’s Town Hall at Sons of Norway on Saturday, March 11, 2017. So when I learned mid-meeting that News Reporter Shane Harms had not…MORE
Should the BGT follow Shilshole Avenue NW?
Mon, 03/13/17
A coalition of Ballard business owners, labor leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to Mayor Ed Murray’s recent announcement for a framework for completing the ‘missing link” -- the gap in the Burke Gilman Trail in Ballard.
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(Lux) Pot Shop closes doors For 15 days after second compliance infraction
Mon, 03/13/17
Customers visiting (Lux) Pot Shop (4912 17th Ave NW), formerly known as Stash Pot Shop, will notice that their doors will be closed for 15 days starting March 13 after they failed a compliance check.
The pot shop announced last week that…MORE
