Halloween events and photos in Ballard
We’re building a special Halloween section here on My Ballard, complete with photos of decorated houses, scary costumes and cool pumpkins. Have a photo to share? Event to add? Please …
Month: October 2008
Stolen True Value truck found in Ballard
About a week ago, someone stole a truck from the True Value store in Greenwood — a 1996 Aeromaster truck covered in logos. And today, it turned up in Ballard, …
Trader Joe’s to open first half of next year
As we reported last week, the illuminated Trader Joe’s sign has been approved by the Department of Planning and Development. According to the Seattle PI, the store will open the …
Good Samaritans alive and well in Ballard
Mo left this note in the forum today… Yesterday, I left my wallet containing $1300 in the bathroom at Miro Teahouse on Ballard Ave. I returned today and recovered my …
Ballard shopping highlighted in national magazine
Ballard and Fremont take center stage in the November issue of Domino magazine. The magazine writes about Seattle’s shopping scene and focuses on Fremont as “an offbeat neighborhood, while Ballard …
Unknown animal takes over Ballard yard
SeattleTree writes in the forum about some strange animal that’s tunneling around and chewing up their yard: “Good Grief, it’s like Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom around here on 9th …
Remembering the Katmai’s lost crew
Flowers and photos remembering the five dead and two missing from the Ballard-based fishing vessel Katmai have been left at Fishermen’s Memorial. Among the dead are Cedric Smith, Glenn Harper, …
Nearby: Beer, $1.2M townhomes, more beer, NBA
– Naked City Brewery is the new Greenwood hot spot – Luxury Magnolia townhomes selling for $1.2M each, just one sold – Phinney Ridge’s popular winter beer taste is coming …
Planting party at Ballard Corners Park
Volunteers came out a couple of weeks ago to install this new playground at Ballard Corners Park on 17th Ave. Today (Saturday) they’re looking for more folks to work on …
Small lock repaired and open
Just as the busy summer boating season ends, the small lock at the Ballard Locks is back open. According to the Seattle Times, it was closed this summer due to …
The weekend events calendar
Lots going on this weekend, and the weather is looking good… – Friday from noon until 6 p.m. is the blood drive at Archie McPhee. They will closed from 2 …
Ballard Post Office may not renew lease
The U.S. post office at NW 57th & 17th Ave. may not renew its lease. The post office for the 98107 zip code has been in its current location for …