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What's on this weekend
MyBallard - The weekend is here and it's filled with fun events all over our favorite neighborhood. Check out our local weekly weekend roundup here every Friday. Saturday May 25: Ballard High School Plant Sale last day (greenhouse located on 15th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All proceeds go towards BHS Greenhouse program. Hot Cakes Molten Cakery [...] Read more...
What's on this weekend
MyBallard - The weekend is here and it's filled with fun events all over our favorite neighborhood. Check out our local weekly weekend roundup here every Friday. Saturday May 25: Ballard High School Plant Sale last day (greenhouse located on 15th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All proceeds go towards BHS Greenhouse program. Hot Cakes Molten Cakery [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 7:33 pm
WIAA Class 4A, 3A, 2A track championship results
Associated Press - Results from Fridays final events at the 4A track and field championships at Mount Tahoma High School. Read more...
WIAA Class 4A, 3A, 2A track championship results
Associated Press - Results from Fridays final events at the 4A track and field championships at Mount Tahoma High School. Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 3:27 pm
Editorial notebook: Swinging to the rescue of Century Ballroom
Seattle Times - ... paying a statewide "dance tax" for the last four years. The tax hurt a number of Seattle establishments, including Ballard's Tractor Tavern. the Century Ballroom's owner Hallie Kuperman was given to pay the bill, the dance community jumped in. ... Read more...
Editorial notebook: Swinging to the rescue of Century Ballroom
Seattle Times - ... paying a statewide "dance tax" for the last four years. The tax hurt a number of Seattle establishments, including Ballard's Tractor Tavern. the Century Ballroom's owner Hallie Kuperman was given to pay the bill, the dance community jumped in. ... Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 2:56 pm
Upcoming fundraiser to 'Crush Kids' Cancer'
MyBallard - Over the last few years, we've kept you updated on Ballard youngster Owain Weinert and his battle with cancer. Now, after 1,160 days of continuous chemo, Owain ends treatment on May 26. Owain was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) about three years ago. His father, Alex, tells us that there will be a party [...] Read more...
Upcoming fundraiser to 'Crush Kids' Cancer'
MyBallard - Over the last few years, we've kept you updated on Ballard youngster Owain Weinert and his battle with cancer. Now, after 1,160 days of continuous chemo, Owain ends treatment on May 26. Owain was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) about three years ago. His father, Alex, tells us that there will be a party [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 2:51 pm
Ballard Commons spray park to turn back on this weekend
Ballard News Tribune - Who doesn't love a good spray of water at the local park on a warm summer day? Ballard residents can get just that starting this weekend, when the spray park at Ballard Commons starts back up. Except, well, this weekend will be bringing temperatures hovering around 60 degrees with a chance of showers. Still, for the recent warm weather Seattle has been getting (dismissing the more recent rainy weather), reintroducing the spray park may come as a welcome relief. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); Water parks throughout the city will be operating from Memorial Weekend, starting on Saturday, May 25, all the way to Labor Day Weekend. Granted the heat stays around, Parks will continue operating the spray parks until Sept. 15. Wading pools, which unfortunately Ballard Commons does not have (there's one at Soundview Playfield in Crown Hill)), will open on June 22 and will operate on sunny days that reach over 70 degrees. Follow Ballard News-Tribune on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ballardnewstrib And Twitter at http://twitter.com/ballardnewstrib GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Ballard Commons spray park to turn back on this weekend
Ballard News Tribune - Who doesn't love a good spray of water at the local park on a warm summer day? Ballard residents can get just that starting this weekend, when the spray park at Ballard Commons starts back up. Except, well, this weekend will be bringing temperatures hovering around 60 degrees with a chance of showers. Still, for the recent warm weather Seattle has been getting (dismissing the more recent rainy weather), reintroducing the spray park may come as a welcome relief. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); Water parks throughout the city will be operating from Memorial Weekend, starting on Saturday, May 25, all the way to Labor Day Weekend. Granted the heat stays around, Parks will continue operating the spray parks until Sept. 15. Wading pools, which unfortunately Ballard Commons does not have (there's one at Soundview Playfield in Crown Hill)), will open on June 22 and will operate on sunny days that reach over 70 degrees. Follow Ballard News-Tribune on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ballardnewstrib And Twitter at http://twitter.com/ballardnewstrib GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 2:30 pm
Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness and Hunger discusses future
Ballard News Tribune - By Meredith Barrett, UW News Lab Members of the Ballard Community Taskforce on Homelessness and Hunger (BCTH) and other members of the Ballard community met on May 23 at the Swedish Hospital to discuss ongoing issues, such as the new "No parking from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m." signs, and the future of BCTHH. No Parking signs cause trouble for car campers GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); Attendees at the meeting expressed concern over new "No Parking from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m." signs posted on the north side of NW 11th-14th streets to push away people who live in their cars. While people are pushed out of these spots, they can find a safe haven through Ballard's Safe Parking Program at various churches in the area. Elizabeth Maupin of the Safe Parking Program Outreach Committee explained the importance of the project. In order to park their vehicle in the spot, it is required to be involved in a case management program. She believes that allowing churches and faith communities to designate these areas, the people who live in their vehicles will have the opportunity to get out of their car and into housing. What is the next step for BCTHH? Members of the BCTHH also discussed the future of the group and goals they have created. Because Graham Pruss, BCTHH's chair plans to attend graduate school at the University of Washington soon, he will be resigning from the position. With this, the community put their heads together to discuss where BCTHH is going. "We need to reevaluate the effectiveness and purpose of the functions that make the fills in the community," Orna Locker of Sustainable Ballard said. Locker mentioned the results of a survey that was recently distributed with ideas for the future of the task force. She mentioned a number of people want BCTHH to be an advocacy group to help those who are homeless or a forum for diverse ethnicities to convene and "cross pollinate." The topic of the University District Conversation on Homelessness and how they conduct meetings with the public was greatly discussed by Locker and BCTHH member Jean Darsie. They respect the way the University District brings awareness to the community through different efforts. Locker and Darsie proposed the idea of creating four "conveners" who lead the group rather than just one sole leader. The idea was discussed to great extent and the proposition was approved. Another idea was potentially changing the time of the meeting to the daytime. Because the University District Conversation on Homelessness gets more attendance from diverse groups, BCTHH wants to become more available for others to attend. The question of finding a different location to meet also was raised. In the future, BCTHH wants to become more of an educational leader of homelessness and hunger in the area. With having "themed events" to discuss specific topics, BCTHH hopes to gain more attendance and involvement withi Read more...
Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness and Hunger discusses future
Ballard News Tribune - By Meredith Barrett, UW News Lab Members of the Ballard Community Taskforce on Homelessness and Hunger (BCTH) and other members of the Ballard community met on May 23 at the Swedish Hospital to discuss ongoing issues, such as the new "No parking from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m." signs, and the future of BCTHH. No Parking signs cause trouble for car campers GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); Attendees at the meeting expressed concern over new "No Parking from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m." signs posted on the north side of NW 11th-14th streets to push away people who live in their cars. While people are pushed out of these spots, they can find a safe haven through Ballard's Safe Parking Program at various churches in the area. Elizabeth Maupin of the Safe Parking Program Outreach Committee explained the importance of the project. In order to park their vehicle in the spot, it is required to be involved in a case management program. She believes that allowing churches and faith communities to designate these areas, the people who live in their vehicles will have the opportunity to get out of their car and into housing. What is the next step for BCTHH? Members of the BCTHH also discussed the future of the group and goals they have created. Because Graham Pruss, BCTHH's chair plans to attend graduate school at the University of Washington soon, he will be resigning from the position. With this, the community put their heads together to discuss where BCTHH is going. "We need to reevaluate the effectiveness and purpose of the functions that make the fills in the community," Orna Locker of Sustainable Ballard said. Locker mentioned the results of a survey that was recently distributed with ideas for the future of the task force. She mentioned a number of people want BCTHH to be an advocacy group to help those who are homeless or a forum for diverse ethnicities to convene and "cross pollinate." The topic of the University District Conversation on Homelessness and how they conduct meetings with the public was greatly discussed by Locker and BCTHH member Jean Darsie. They respect the way the University District brings awareness to the community through different efforts. Locker and Darsie proposed the idea of creating four "conveners" who lead the group rather than just one sole leader. The idea was discussed to great extent and the proposition was approved. Another idea was potentially changing the time of the meeting to the daytime. Because the University District Conversation on Homelessness gets more attendance from diverse groups, BCTHH wants to become more available for others to attend. The question of finding a different location to meet also was raised. In the future, BCTHH wants to become more of an educational leader of homelessness and hunger in the area. With having "themed events" to discuss specific topics, BCTHH hopes to gain more attendance and involvement withi Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 2:08 pm
Robyn Emery selected by Norwegian Community as their Seafair Princess
MyBallard - The Norwegian Community in Ballard has selected Robyn Emery to represent them this year as a Seafair Princess. Emery, soon to graduate from the Ocean Research College Academy at Everett Community College and Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, plans to attend Northwest University in Kirkland to pursue a degree in biology and pre-med. Emery also serves [...] Read more...
Robyn Emery selected by Norwegian Community as their Seafair Princess
MyBallard - The Norwegian Community in Ballard has selected Robyn Emery to represent them this year as a Seafair Princess. Emery, soon to graduate from the Ocean Research College Academy at Everett Community College and Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, plans to attend Northwest University in Kirkland to pursue a degree in biology and pre-med. Emery also serves [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 1:32 pm
Last day of BHS plant sale is tomorrow
MyBallard - If you want to support our local high school and get your garden going at the same time, don't miss the last day of the Ballard High School's annual plant sale. The last day of the sale is on tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturday, May 25), and all proceeds go to benefit [...] Read more...
Last day of BHS plant sale is tomorrow
MyBallard - If you want to support our local high school and get your garden going at the same time, don't miss the last day of the Ballard High School's annual plant sale. The last day of the sale is on tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturday, May 25), and all proceeds go to benefit [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 12:50 pm
Ballard High student throws fashion show to benefit Treehouse on Friday, May 31
Ballard News Tribune - When Ballard High School student Celia Major conceived of the Stylin' and Sharing fashion show and clothing drive, which takes place on May 31 and which will benefit Treehouse, she saw an opportunity to throw on a fun event and help people at the same time. "I've always liked fashion, my mother had a fashion show in college, but she didn't have a fundraiser. So I thought maybe I could do the same, but maybe help others at the same time," Major said. Treehouse is a Washington-based nonprofit that serves youth in fostercare, providing education support and childhood experiences, among other services. Clothes brought in by guests to the fashion show will go to a Treehouse warehouse, which will be sorted and in turn donated to foster youth who are in need of new clothes. Major has five bags of clothes waiting to be donated back at her house. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); "You don't realize how important clothes are for those who can't afford them," Major said. "We take clothes for granted, but there are those who can't afford clothes, can't get new clothes, and getting them is just an amazing gift." Major says she was inspired by the event, "We Day," which brought thousands of youth together in KeyArena to celebrate the power of young people and to inspire them to create change in local and global communities. Wanting to do more than just volunteer at an organization, Major at first tried to start up a food drive, but then came up with the idea of a fashion show and clothing drive. Having just a month to pull the event together, Major was quick to credit those around her with help and inspiration. Her friend Michael Delk who volunteers at Treehouse -- and who is a professional model and put on his own fashion show when he was in high school -- had helped sway Major to benefit the nonprofit and guided her along the way. Delk has helped guide young Ballard High School models in practicing and perfecting their walks. Local businesses also stepped up. After putting in over 50 cold calls and asking in person, she received a good response from about 10 businesses, such as Wallingford's Evo ("Evo was very supportive ... one of our very first sponsors"), University District's Moksha ("Had my back since day one") and Greenwood's Fist Full of Metal tattoo ("They were just a blessing out of nowhere"). Other businesses include Monster Art and Clothing, Buffalo exchange, Red Light, Horse Shoe, Pala Pala, Banana Republic and Victoria's Bridal. In addition, having attended a private school in Shoreline until she transferred just this year to Ballard High School, Major gives credit to the wonderful new community she has come to know. Without coming to Ballard High School, and without making new friends and having the new experiences, Major said she would never have come up with the idea of a fashion show fundraiser. "Coming up to Ballard opened up my eyes and ga Read more...
Ballard High student throws fashion show to benefit Treehouse on Friday, May 31
Ballard News Tribune - When Ballard High School student Celia Major conceived of the Stylin' and Sharing fashion show and clothing drive, which takes place on May 31 and which will benefit Treehouse, she saw an opportunity to throw on a fun event and help people at the same time. "I've always liked fashion, my mother had a fashion show in college, but she didn't have a fundraiser. So I thought maybe I could do the same, but maybe help others at the same time," Major said. Treehouse is a Washington-based nonprofit that serves youth in fostercare, providing education support and childhood experiences, among other services. Clothes brought in by guests to the fashion show will go to a Treehouse warehouse, which will be sorted and in turn donated to foster youth who are in need of new clothes. Major has five bags of clothes waiting to be donated back at her house. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); "You don't realize how important clothes are for those who can't afford them," Major said. "We take clothes for granted, but there are those who can't afford clothes, can't get new clothes, and getting them is just an amazing gift." Major says she was inspired by the event, "We Day," which brought thousands of youth together in KeyArena to celebrate the power of young people and to inspire them to create change in local and global communities. Wanting to do more than just volunteer at an organization, Major at first tried to start up a food drive, but then came up with the idea of a fashion show and clothing drive. Having just a month to pull the event together, Major was quick to credit those around her with help and inspiration. Her friend Michael Delk who volunteers at Treehouse -- and who is a professional model and put on his own fashion show when he was in high school -- had helped sway Major to benefit the nonprofit and guided her along the way. Delk has helped guide young Ballard High School models in practicing and perfecting their walks. Local businesses also stepped up. After putting in over 50 cold calls and asking in person, she received a good response from about 10 businesses, such as Wallingford's Evo ("Evo was very supportive ... one of our very first sponsors"), University District's Moksha ("Had my back since day one") and Greenwood's Fist Full of Metal tattoo ("They were just a blessing out of nowhere"). Other businesses include Monster Art and Clothing, Buffalo exchange, Red Light, Horse Shoe, Pala Pala, Banana Republic and Victoria's Bridal. In addition, having attended a private school in Shoreline until she transferred just this year to Ballard High School, Major gives credit to the wonderful new community she has come to know. Without coming to Ballard High School, and without making new friends and having the new experiences, Major said she would never have come up with the idea of a fashion show fundraiser. "Coming up to Ballard opened up my eyes and ga Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 11:53 am
Robyn Emery, Queen of Ballard-based Leif Eriksen Lodge, selected to be Seafair princess
Ballard News Tribune - Robyn Emery, currently serving as the Queen of the Ballard-based Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway, has been selected to be a Seafair Princess. The Seattle Leif Erikson Lodge is the largest of over 390 international Sons of Norway lodges, with more than 1,500 members. Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, it has been active in promoting the heritage and culture of Norway since 1903. This year, Emery will be graduating with honors from the Ocean Research College Academy at Everett Community College, and from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. This fall she will be attending Northwest University in Kirkland to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Pre-med. Her goal is to become a medical doctor, possibly specializing in oncology. Her platform for Seafair will be for Seattle Children's Hospital, where her 7-year-old brother successfully underwent treatment for pediatric cancer. She will be investing 10 hours of community service at Children's. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); Emery is passionate about her Norwegian roots, having studied the language and becoming conversational in it as an extracurricular activity -- not to mention she is reading through the Harry Potter series in Norwegian. In addition, she did a five-week cultural homestay in Norway in summer of 2012 and is writing a 16-page policy position paper about Scandinavian government. In her free time, Emery likes to hike, read and spend time with family and friends. She says she looks forward to embracing new adventures and opportunities as a Seafair Princess. Follow Ballard News-Tribune on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ballardnewstrib And Twitter at http://twitter.com/ballardnewstrib GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Robyn Emery, Queen of Ballard-based Leif Eriksen Lodge, selected to be Seafair princess
Ballard News Tribune - Robyn Emery, currently serving as the Queen of the Ballard-based Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway, has been selected to be a Seafair Princess. The Seattle Leif Erikson Lodge is the largest of over 390 international Sons of Norway lodges, with more than 1,500 members. Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, it has been active in promoting the heritage and culture of Norway since 1903. This year, Emery will be graduating with honors from the Ocean Research College Academy at Everett Community College, and from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. This fall she will be attending Northwest University in Kirkland to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Pre-med. Her goal is to become a medical doctor, possibly specializing in oncology. Her platform for Seafair will be for Seattle Children's Hospital, where her 7-year-old brother successfully underwent treatment for pediatric cancer. She will be investing 10 hours of community service at Children's. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); Emery is passionate about her Norwegian roots, having studied the language and becoming conversational in it as an extracurricular activity -- not to mention she is reading through the Harry Potter series in Norwegian. In addition, she did a five-week cultural homestay in Norway in summer of 2012 and is writing a 16-page policy position paper about Scandinavian government. In her free time, Emery likes to hike, read and spend time with family and friends. She says she looks forward to embracing new adventures and opportunities as a Seafair Princess. Follow Ballard News-Tribune on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ballardnewstrib And Twitter at http://twitter.com/ballardnewstrib GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_2");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_2"); Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 11:48 am
Ballard Commons spraypark to be turned on this weekend
MyBallard - Even though the weather this weekend might not necessitate cooling off, sprayparks and fountains around the city will be turned on tomorrow, Saturday, May 25. Seattle Parks and Recreation will keep the water flowing until Labor Day weekend, unless the weather holds up – in that case, they'll keep it running until Sept. 15. The hours [...] Read more...
Ballard Commons spraypark to be turned on this weekend
MyBallard - Even though the weather this weekend might not necessitate cooling off, sprayparks and fountains around the city will be turned on tomorrow, Saturday, May 25. Seattle Parks and Recreation will keep the water flowing until Labor Day weekend, unless the weather holds up – in that case, they'll keep it running until Sept. 15. The hours [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 9:31 am
New theater will offer free space for performers
MyBallard - By CHRIS LOPAZE, UW News Lab The Pocket Theater will be small in size, but the idea is big. Clayton Weller, a local theater producer and comedian, has created a Kickstarter project to fund a small performing arts venue called The Pocket Theater. Performers from any art form — comedy, music, theater and so forth — would [...] Read more...
New theater will offer free space for performers
MyBallard - By CHRIS LOPAZE, UW News Lab The Pocket Theater will be small in size, but the idea is big. Clayton Weller, a local theater producer and comedian, has created a Kickstarter project to fund a small performing arts venue called The Pocket Theater. Performers from any art form — comedy, music, theater and so forth — would [...] Read more...
Friday, May 24, 2013 -- 8:45 am
Ballard Crime Watch: Drunken fight turns bloody; attempted slashing; lawn mower, jewelry stolen
Ballard News Tribune - Burglar makes clean sweep of jewelry May 16, 7:28 p.m., 6200 Block of 4th Ave NW -- A victim called police reporting that her home had been burglarized. The victim, who seems to have an impeccable inventory of her jewelry, listed the belongings that were missing: A Notre Dame class ring, a white gold sapphire ring, a sapphire ring with an aquamarine stone, two pearl necklaces, a Jakques Luman watch, gold earrings with jade earrings, and a platinum bracelet and ring set with sapphire and diamonds. Police surmised that the burglar got in through the basement window, which had its latch damaged during forced entry and its screen window on the ground in the backyard. The police officer attempted to lift prints from the window but was unsuccessful. He left the victim a business card and follow-up forms. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); 'He was getting in my face' May 17, 11:37 p.m., 5400 Block of Ballard Ave NW -- A night out on town turned bloody when an altercation happened between people who were too drunk to speak coherently. The victim was just out hanging out with his friends, drinking heavily and going to the dive that they usually frequent, when the suspect and the victim exchanged some words (that no witnesses could articulate) and the suspect, apparently impassioned by whatever drunken words or gestures were traded, smashed a pint glass on the victim's face. The reason? The victim was "getting in his face," the suspect told a police officer. The suspect said he did punch the victim in the face, but had nothing in his hand. However, broken glass lay outside of the bar and the victim had severe lacerations to his face and eyelid. Two witnesses identified the suspect, who was arrested on 22nd Ave NW and NW Market St without incident or injury. He was transported to the north precinct and subsequently King county Jail where he was booked for investigation of felony assault The Seattle Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to the hospital. Police officers took photos of the victim's injuries, but the victim was too intoxicated to recount what had happened. Staff believe the victim had damage to his eyeball and the victim may have been transported for further care, but the decision had not been made by the time police officers left. 'Savvy' victim avoids slashing, heckled by strangers May 18, 3 a.m., 5700 Block of 24th Ave NW -- A police officer responded to a call at a store where an attempted assault had taken place. The suspect, a 20-something, athletic 5'4" Asian who was wearing an Oakland Athletics orange and green baseball cap, a blue polo shirt, dark jeans and white tennis shoes had attempted to slash the victim with his knife. The suspect was with another person, a thin, 20-something 6'0" white male with short brown hair. The store employee said he had seen the suspect before and believed he lived in the area. The e Read more...
Ballard Crime Watch: Drunken fight turns bloody; attempted slashing; lawn mower, jewelry stolen
Ballard News Tribune - Burglar makes clean sweep of jewelry May 16, 7:28 p.m., 6200 Block of 4th Ave NW -- A victim called police reporting that her home had been burglarized. The victim, who seems to have an impeccable inventory of her jewelry, listed the belongings that were missing: A Notre Dame class ring, a white gold sapphire ring, a sapphire ring with an aquamarine stone, two pearl necklaces, a Jakques Luman watch, gold earrings with jade earrings, and a platinum bracelet and ring set with sapphire and diamonds. Police surmised that the burglar got in through the basement window, which had its latch damaged during forced entry and its screen window on the ground in the backyard. The police officer attempted to lift prints from the window but was unsuccessful. He left the victim a business card and follow-up forms. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "ballard_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("ballard_story_text_region_slot_1"); 'He was getting in my face' May 17, 11:37 p.m., 5400 Block of Ballard Ave NW -- A night out on town turned bloody when an altercation happened between people who were too drunk to speak coherently. The victim was just out hanging out with his friends, drinking heavily and going to the dive that they usually frequent, when the suspect and the victim exchanged some words (that no witnesses could articulate) and the suspect, apparently impassioned by whatever drunken words or gestures were traded, smashed a pint glass on the victim's face. The reason? The victim was "getting in his face," the suspect told a police officer. The suspect said he did punch the victim in the face, but had nothing in his hand. However, broken glass lay outside of the bar and the victim had severe lacerations to his face and eyelid. Two witnesses identified the suspect, who was arrested on 22nd Ave NW and NW Market St without incident or injury. He was transported to the north precinct and subsequently King county Jail where he was booked for investigation of felony assault The Seattle Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to the hospital. Police officers took photos of the victim's injuries, but the victim was too intoxicated to recount what had happened. Staff believe the victim had damage to his eyeball and the victim may have been transported for further care, but the decision had not been made by the time police officers left. 'Savvy' victim avoids slashing, heckled by strangers May 18, 3 a.m., 5700 Block of 24th Ave NW -- A police officer responded to a call at a store where an attempted assault had taken place. The suspect, a 20-something, athletic 5'4" Asian who was wearing an Oakland Athletics orange and green baseball cap, a blue polo shirt, dark jeans and white tennis shoes had attempted to slash the victim with his knife. The suspect was with another person, a thin, 20-something 6'0" white male with short brown hair. The store employee said he had seen the suspect before and believed he lived in the area. The e Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 5:37 pm
Restaurant Guide: Cheap Eats in Seattle
Seattle - [MEXICAN] One of the most beloved taco trucks in the city now has a brick-and-mortar home-in the former Zesto's, near Ballard High School-and we're especially pleased to see those bargain prices carry over to the new venue. Fat, filling burritos for ... Read more...
Restaurant Guide: Cheap Eats in Seattle
Seattle - [MEXICAN] One of the most beloved taco trucks in the city now has a brick-and-mortar home-in the former Zesto's, near Ballard High School-and we're especially pleased to see those bargain prices carry over to the new venue. Fat, filling burritos for ... Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 2:51 pm
BHS students' films up for Emmy award
MyBallard - We always knew the Ballard High School film team was good, but now it looks like they're getting some national recognition. Several of the students' films are up for Emmys in the high school category. The following films are nominated: Long Form – Fiction: 'Godsend' by DJ McCoy, Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Producer Long Form – Non-Fiction: 'My Little Brony' by Vann Fulfs, [...] Read more...
BHS students' films up for Emmy award
MyBallard - We always knew the Ballard High School film team was good, but now it looks like they're getting some national recognition. Several of the students' films are up for Emmys in the high school category. The following films are nominated: Long Form – Fiction: 'Godsend' by DJ McCoy, Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Producer Long Form – Non-Fiction: 'My Little Brony' by Vann Fulfs, [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 1:30 pm
Update on the Ballard Siphon Replacement Project
MyBallard - Crews working on the project to replace a 77-year-old wooden sewer line beneath the Lake Washington Ship Canal have finished most of the shoring work at the south shaft on West Commodore Way, and will now continue tunneling toward the north shaft located in Ballard. According to the King County's Wastewater Treatment Division, crews worked [...] Read more...
Update on the Ballard Siphon Replacement Project
MyBallard - Crews working on the project to replace a 77-year-old wooden sewer line beneath the Lake Washington Ship Canal have finished most of the shoring work at the south shaft on West Commodore Way, and will now continue tunneling toward the north shaft located in Ballard. According to the King County's Wastewater Treatment Division, crews worked [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 11:33 am
Most Democratic district groups aren't backing McGinn
Seattle Times - ... he's got a base of support in every district against a lot of well-known candidates." 36th District (Queen Anne, Ballard, Magnolia) - No endorsement (Murray received the most votes at a meeting Wednesday night, but no candidate received enough votes ... Read more...
Most Democratic district groups aren't backing McGinn
Seattle Times - ... he's got a base of support in every district against a lot of well-known candidates." 36th District (Queen Anne, Ballard, Magnolia) - No endorsement (Murray received the most votes at a meeting Wednesday night, but no candidate received enough votes ... Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 11:16 am
Ballard fights against bike policy
Seattle Times - ... to be beyond the capabilities of the adult bicyclists of Seattle, who are demanding their own red carpet through Ballard. Remember, these are people who are not required to register their bicycles, obtain safety training or pay a road-use charge for ... Read more...
Ballard fights against bike policy
Seattle Times - ... to be beyond the capabilities of the adult bicyclists of Seattle, who are demanding their own red carpet through Ballard. Remember, these are people who are not required to register their bicycles, obtain safety training or pay a road-use charge for ... Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 11:13 am
Norwegian Ladies Chorus awards scholarships to local students
MyBallard - The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle handed out some impressive scholarships this week at their End of the Year banquet in Ballard. Among the recipients were Ballard High School's Performing Arts Program, a high school senior, and recent graduate. The group awarded $1,500 to the Performing Arts program at BHS. Lynne Miller from BHS accepted the [...] Read more...
Norwegian Ladies Chorus awards scholarships to local students
MyBallard - The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle handed out some impressive scholarships this week at their End of the Year banquet in Ballard. Among the recipients were Ballard High School's Performing Arts Program, a high school senior, and recent graduate. The group awarded $1,500 to the Performing Arts program at BHS. Lynne Miller from BHS accepted the [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 23, 2013 -- 9:38 am
BHS lacrosse team marches into the Final Four
MyBallard - By Jules James Last night our Ballard Beavers defeated Stadium 10-5 within the hallowed confines of Tacoma's Stadium Bowl. We meet Nathan Hale Wednesday May 29th at 5:45 PM for the right to face the winner of Richland at Garfield for the Division II Lacrosse State Championship. The Stadium Bowl, a concrete amphitheater constructed in [...] Read more...
BHS lacrosse team marches into the Final Four
MyBallard - By Jules James Last night our Ballard Beavers defeated Stadium 10-5 within the hallowed confines of Tacoma's Stadium Bowl. We meet Nathan Hale Wednesday May 29th at 5:45 PM for the right to face the winner of Richland at Garfield for the Division II Lacrosse State Championship. The Stadium Bowl, a concrete amphitheater constructed in [...] Read more...
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