Future of Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods in doubt
One of Ballard’s longest-running businesses and a cultural staple of the neighborhood, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods could close soon. The store told us “there’s a good possibility” that it could join …
Month: June 2009
Fire truck oozes hydraulic fluid down 15th
Seattle Police are stretched down the southbound lanes of 15th from 85th to Market this afternoon making sure no one drives in the left lane. We spoke with the firefighters …
‘The Station Bistro’ to become ‘Shelter’
Kevin Carlson loves Ballard. He was born and raised here and has always dreamed of opening a place. Now his dream is coming true. Carlson bought The Station Bistro on …
Four Spoons Cafe opens today
The “Coming Soon” sign is out of the window at Four Spoons Cafe in Crown Hill as they open for business today. The old Library Cafe/Crown Hill Bistro at the …
QFC bakery robbed, suspect at large
The bakery inside the QFC just north of 85th on 15th was robbed Sunday at 2:47 p.m., according to Seattle Police spokesman Detective Jeff Kappell. Kappell says the suspect stole …
Native American art chosen for natural area
A 16-foot bronze statue will be the “welcome figure” for the Salmon Bay Natural Area. Groundswell NW has chosen Seattle artist Marvin Oliver to create this sculpture which represents “local …
Big turnout for first East Ballard walk
About 40 people showed up this morning for the first-ever East Ballard walking tour. Dawn Hemminger, one of the organizers was surprised and happy with the turnout. “We were expecting …
Nearby: Briefcase Relay, hate crime, car show, owl
Some news from our nearby neighborhoods: – Big turnout for the Fremont 5k and Briefcase Relay yesterday evening – Neighbors help young Magnolia woman who was victim of hate crime …
Hate crime arrest made in Loyal Heights
A Seattle man has been arrested and faces a felony hate-crime charge for an incident that happened just before 8 p.m. yesterday at a bus stop near 15th & 85th. …
The weekend events calendar
Looks like it’s going to be another beautiful weekend in Ballard! Northwest Senior Center Huge 2009 Spring Rummage Sale is going on today and tomorrow at the corner of NW …
Penguins start their march today
The colorful, creative and bedazzled penguins start their march today toward the Woodland Park Zoo. Back in April the zoo did a “call for artists” to dress up 22-inch fabricated …
You can still sign up for Summer Swim League
Seattle Parks and Recreation says it still has openings for its popular Summer Swim League, which gives young swimmers, ages 7–18, the opportunity to learn about competitive swimming in a …