Ballard resident prepares to open Shiku Sushi
The sign has gone up over Shiku Sushi, one of two new sushi restaurants preparing to open along Ballard Ave. We spoke with owner Rob Kim, who says the plan …
Month: August 2008
Body found near Shilshole boat ramp
Police believe a body that was discovered near the Shilshole boat ramp is the missing swimmer, 21-year-old Brent Sweet, who disappeared while swimming off Golden Gardens a week ago. Our …
A dumpster-free Fremont? Maybe.
To curb drug use, drug dealings and other crime in alleys, Mayor Greg Nickels is proposing a dumpster-free downtown. Starting in the spring, the downtown area may test a program …
Monster Clothing, Source Salon now open
Here’s an update on our earlier posts about two new businesses moving into the Old Ballard area just a block apart from each other. First, Monster Art and Clothing has …
Band writes song about Aurora Bridge suicide
When the Seattle band Massy Ferguson releases their upcoming CD, Cold Equations, it will feature a song called “The Ride” about a friend who jumped from the Aurora Bridge in …
Fireworks jars Loyal Heights neighborhood
Kirsten emailed us this morning (Thursday): “My boyfriend heard some crazy-sounding explosions last night. They sounded like they were moving, and went off in succession, as if the explosions were …
Thaiku closed for the week
Brown paper covers the windows at Thaiku and CaffinatorX asks in the forum, “what’s up with that?” Turns out they’re just closed for the week. A sign on the door …
The most expensive real estate in Ballard?
Recently in the forum, BallardViking discovered this home for sale: Look a little cozy? Well, the “condo alternative” measures just 325 square feet with a $199,999 price tag. “At $615 …
The Ballard neighborhood of… Metum?
If you search for Metum in Google Maps, you’ll get this result: Same goes for Microsoft’s Live Maps. “What in the heck is it?” writes My Ballard reader Peggy, who …
Ssshhhh! Secret comedy show on Friday
Some pretty funny comedians are coming to Bumbershoot this year and some of them are putting on a pre-event comedy show Friday night at Lo-Ball (2220 NW Market, lower level). …
Preview of the Danielle condos on 24th
Right across the street from the massive Ballard on the Park construction project on 24th Ave., the Danielle condos are beginning to take shape. They now have a website with …
Starbucks officially unveils the Clover
Up until now, Starbucks was silently testing the Clover in three Seattle stores. Now, the Ballard-made specialty coffee machine is available in ten local Starbucks stores — but not in …