Jack-O(bama)-Lantern
By all appearances, Ballard is Obama country, from all the yard signs to the “Ballard for Obama” T-shirts. And now there’s this: This freshly-carved Obama pumpkin was seen in the …
Month: October 2008
Zesto’s passes latest health inspection
A year ago Zesto’s was shut down by the health department. They had six red (critical) violations that included, “food in poor condition, not safe and adulterated; unapproved additives” and …
Second Art Walk theft in recent months
Secret Garden Books on Market St. had artwork on display as part of last month’s Ballard Art Walk, and someone stole a piece valued at $50 right off the wall, …
Wear your Scandinavian sweater Thursday
Dig through your closet and pull out your Scandinavian sweater. After all, tomorrow (Thursday) is Leif Erikson day. “The first group of Norwegian immigrants (after Leif Erikson) led by Cleng …
Nickelsville set to pack up on Friday
An attorney representing three of the campers at the Nickelsville homeless camp says a deal has been reached to voluntarily leave Discovery Park by noon on Friday, avoiding a police …
‘Missing link’ open house next week
The “missing link” has been the cause of frustration for bicyclists and drivers from 11th Ave NW to the Locks. It’s a stretch of the Burke-Gilman trail that goes right …
Feces smeared on political signs
As the country focuses its attention on tonight’s debate between Senator Obama and Senator McCain, a Crown Hill man is wondering who stunk up his political signs. According to the …
Construction along 14th Ave NW
Northbound 14th Ave NW was closed today around 58th St for a road project. Department of Transportation crews are digging up the median along the northbound lanes. We’re checking with …
Burbank, Carlyle to face off in debate
While everyone’s talking about the Obama vs. McCain and Gregoire vs. Rossi debates, we have our own hotly-contested race here in the neighborhood. Reuven Carlyle and John Burbank are vying …
Soil samples taken along 24th
A gas station used to be located at 24th Ave NW and 56th St., and its fuel storage tanks are still buried in the area. This morning crews were taking …
Fruit thieves: It’s for the food bank
“Someone stole about 100 Bosc Pears from my tree,” writes “Grassman”, who lives near 73 St. and 22 Ave. “The tree is in our fenced side yard, and the thieves …
Council passes limits to ‘mega houses’
The Seattle City Council voted today to place limits on those big “mega houses” (or McMansions, if you will) that are popping up around the neighborhood. “This is one of …