Update: 6:00 p.m.
Michael Milstein of NOAA Fisheries told the Ballard News-Tribune that the gray whale seen today at the Ballard Locks was first sighted there on March 21 and has continued to be sighted in the area.
The whale was…MORE
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Google funding $344,000 for free Wi-Fi at 26 Seattle community centers, two in Ballard
Wed, 04/06/16
As part of Mayor Ed Murray’s Digital Equity Initiative, Google has offered $344,000 in grant money that will bring free Wi-Fi to Seattle community centers and affordable housing projects.
The funding will go toward establishing Wi-Fi…MORE
Arrested suspects lead police to cache of stolen cars
Wed, 04/06/16
Information provided by Seattle Police Department
A man and a woman associated with a stolen car inside a Ballard parking garage last night eventually led detectives to other stolen cars in the area.
Last night, at about 10:15 pm,…MORE
Three arrested in late night Ballard armed robbery
Wed, 03/30/16
Information provided by Seattle Police Department
Three suspects were arrested early this morning following an armed robbery with a shotgun at a 7-11 in Ballard.
Shortly after midnight officers responded to a 911 call of an armed…MORE
DPD approves Loyal Heights School expansion, three code departures
Wed, 03/30/16
Citizens are frustrated after the Department of Planning and Development approved a Seattle Public Schools expansion project at Loyal Heights Elementary School that has three zone variances.
Last Monday the DPD announced SPS could go on…MORE
Longtime patrons and staff bid farewell to Anthony’s Homeport Shilshole Bay
Mon, 03/28/16
After 30 years in Ballard, Anthony’s Homeport Shilshole Bay at 6135 Seaview Ave. N.W. closed on Easter Sunday, March 27.
Loved by many fishermen and local patrons, the scenic spot has been operating for the last 30 years.
A good…MORE
Maritime unions ‘feeling the Bern’
Mon, 03/28/16
Before winning the Washington State Democratic Party caucus last Saturday, Bernie Sanders drummed up support across the state, and at least two Seattle maritime unions backed Bernie.
Inlandboatmen's Union (IBU) of the Pacific and…MORE
New bus service rolls out across Seattle
Mon, 03/28/16
Information provided by the City of Seattle
Thanks to voter approval of Transit Proposition 1, today Mayor Murray and transit supporters celebrated the first day of expanded weekday Metro bus service in neighborhoods across Seattle. In…MORE
State licensing changes affecting local marijuana stores
Mon, 03/21/16
By Lindsay Peyton
Marijuana is not just for stoner kids anymore.
The typical user has changed -- now that buying weed is legal and has a growing menu of ways to consume it.
“If you spend a day in our store, you’ll see that…MORE
Ballard choirs perform at Carnegie Hall with renowned conductors and artists
Mon, 03/21/16
Over the weekend Ballard High School’s Concert Choir and Advanced Women’s Chorale participated in a festival at Queens College and performed onstage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Led by Director Courtney Rowley, the choirs performed…MORE
