The Seattle Foundation is hosting another "GiveBig" campaign on May 2nd, and several Ballard campaign could benefit from your donations. Aiming to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations, the May 2nd "GiveBIG" campaign is a one-day... »
Starting on Thursday, April 26, Ballard will hold a brand-new Poetry Fest featuring local poets as well as Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken. A collaboration between Ballard's Secret Garden Books and the Washington Poets Association, th... »
On Saturday, April 21st, in Ballard and around the world, independent record stores will be opening their doors and vinyl collections to celebrate the fifth annual Record Store Day. Founded in 2007 by Brian Poehner, Carrie Colliton, Eric Levin, Michael... »
On Saturday, April 21st, in Ballard and around the world, independent record stores opened their doors and vinyl collections to celebrate the sixth annual Record Store Day. Founded in 2007 by Brian Poehner, Carrie Colliton, Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, A... »
By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell We never thought we would hear ourselves saying this: We are ever so grateful for the sun break that illuminated our living room earlier this week. March left rainfall of nearly epic proportions in its wake. Our early rain to... »
A woman waiting for a bus was pulling up her hood, trying to protect herself from the barrage. The windshield of a parked car was obscured in pink. It was the annual snowstorm of falling cherry petals, blowing to the north off of Greenlake and renderin... »
The Ballard Jazz Festival will kick off its ninth annual event tonight with a talent-packed line-up. The musician-run festival was created in 2003 to support the local jazz scene and give it a proper performance arena, without the cost and stipulations... »
A beloved community tradition returns to Ballard Community Center next week with the 20th Daddy-Daughter Dinner and masquerade ball. Advertised by Seattle Parks and Recreation as "a festive and gala opportunity for dads to escort their daughters to an ... »
By Cassandra Baker, Intern 10:00 p.m. on April 6th. 75th block of NW 27th St. A woman returned home on the night of April 6th to find that her home had been burglarized. The suspect stole several items from the victim’s jewelry box and moved several it... »
Lina Raymond’s April and May art show will highlight her “2012” collection of acrylic on wood paintings at the Ballard Cupcake Royale. Raymond said she let herself get lost in gestural abstracts to help cope with toxic political times. Reigning in new ... »
To view full slideshow click image above. Lina Raymond’s April and May art show will highlight her “2012” collection of acrylic on wood paintings at the Ballard Cupcake Royale. Raymond said she let herself get lost in gestural abstracts to help cope wi... »
By Maggie Thorpe UW News Lab On a crisp, sunny Saturday morning, families from Ballard gathered at the Ballard Community Center for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over a hundred children came with baskets and bunny ears to collect candy and prizes on the ... »
Looking for a way to entertain the kids over Easter weekend? Check out the following egg hunts and spring events: - Seattle Community Centers will be hosting their annual Spring Candy and Egg Hunt events Easter weekend. Intended for kids ages 10 and yo... »
Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead visited Ballard’s Tractor Tavern in December with the Mickey Hart Band and recently released his new album, Mysterium Tremendum (360° Productions) on April 10, 2012. The album consists of an epic, strange collaboration ... »
By Cassandra Baker, Intern 9:00 p.m. on April 2nd. 11th block of NW Market St This is an update on the restaurant robbery first reported on April 3rd. The two suspects entered the restaurant through an unlocked door and one suspect, who was armed with ... »
