Clothing vandalized in Romanza
First Romanza was hit by a burglar, now merchandise inside the Market St. shop has been damaged. In an email to us, owner John Sterlin told us that nightgowns, shirts, …
Month: March 2009
Plans to demolish eyesore on hold
The boarded up building at 1753 NW 56th is an eyesore and transient hangout, and the owner of the land knows it. In fact, they’d like to tear the place …
New pet store opening on Saturday
The paper has been removed from the windows and a sign is in the door: “All the Best Pet Care” at 1909 Market St. is gearing up to open their …
Adams Elementary looking for auction items
Do you have connections? From gift certificates to getaways, outdoor equipment to cameras, experiences to evenings-out-no donation is too big or too small for the Adams Elementary Annual Auction. The …
No decision yet on Edith Macefield’s house
Now that LA Fitness and Trader Joe’s are open for business, Edith Macefield’s old home still sits untouched, surrounded by the Ballard Blocks development. “Pretty soon I’m going to have …
Full moon rising and falling
We shot this photo of the moon over Phinney Ridge last night. And My Ballard reader Karen captured this shot of the moon over the Olympic Mountains early this morning. …
$9 million coming to Seattle Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools has received $9 million in grants for the Excellence for All plan that was approved by the school board in 2008. The plan was developed with community …
PNA soup kitchen still open
Last week we wrote that the Ballard Food Bank has decided to temporarily close the soup kitchen that serves lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Calvary Lutheran Church. In …
BAT lane enforcement starts this week
We want to remind you that the Seattle Police Department plans to begin enforcement of the BAT lanes on 15th Ave W. this week. As we reported, the new signs …
Power goes out at Fishermen’s Terminal
Homes and businesses along the Magnolia side of the Ship Canal lost power Monday evening, including Fishermen’s Terminal. Magnolia Voice reports that both Chinooks and Wild Salmon had to close …
Small lock closed for maintenance
It’s that time of year at the Ballard Locks: the Army Corps of Engineers closed the small lock today through March 20th for its annual maintenance. “The large lock will …
Seattle dodges snow bullet
Update 4:30 p.m.: While several inches of snow fell on the Eastside and in the North Sound (7 inches in Everett!), Seattle saw just a few flakes here and there. …