Critical Mass rides through Ballard
At least two hundred cyclists rode up the middle of 15th, across the Ballard Bridge, down Market and all the way to Golden Gardens around 7 p.m. Friday evening. It’s …
Month: May 2008
Low tides coming this Sunday
To the delight of beachcombers, the lowest tides of the year will begin this Sunday and last for one week. On Wednesday at 11:48 a.m., the tide will be at …
Now that’s showing neighborhood spirit!
“This vehicle owner pulled in to the java bean for some coffee while I was waiting for the bus,” writes OhNobody under this photo she posted on Flickr.
This weekend in Ballard
Lots going on in the neighborhood this weekend. Here’s a quick rundown… On the events page: –Ship Canal Cleanup: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. –Councilmember Larry Phillips’ salmon bake: …
Introducing the My Ballard forum
So it’s been a little slow in the neighborhood over the last few days, which means it’s a good time to officially introduce the My Ballard forum. After a quick …
Standoff in Greenwood is over
You may have heard helicopters buzzing the neighborhood this afternoon. King-TV sent its “Skyking” to check out some police activity at the 9000 block of 4th Ave NW. According to …
New boutique on Ballard Ave.
What used to be Collective on Ballard Avenue, is now an upscale women’s boutique called Dolce Vita. The place has been repainted, they’ve added a chandelier or two and put …
Free Ballard Day
On May 29, 1907 at about 3:45 p.m., the city of Ballard was annexed into the city of Seattle because the water smelled like a dead horse. Citizens then weren’t …
Work on Ballard Corners Park to begin
Work will begin as early as next month on Ballard Corners Park, the plot of land at 62nd and 17th, reports the Ballard News Tribune. The plan is to design …
Windows broken at two Market St. businesses
Vandals hit both Habitude and the Ballard Mail & Dispatch late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to police reports. At the salon, a rock shattered the window, causing …
A Canlis engagement at Zak’s
So where does the owner of Canlis, one of Seattle’s most romantic restaurants, go to propose to his girlfriend? Zak’s, right here in Ballard. Brian Canlis surprised his girlfriend by …
Hamburger place to replace Sea Breeze
According to the sign in the window, “Hamburger Harry’s” is moving into the restaurant that was formerly Sea Breeze, on Market Ave. near 24th. It’s a prime location, that’s for …