Processional and memorial for fallen officer today
4:30 p.m. update: Suspect in Brenton slaying shot by police in Tukwila Traffic will be a mess today along the route of the processional for Officer Timothy Brenton. The processional, …
Month: November 2009
Wind buffets Ballard, knocks down wires
Update 11:30 p.m.: Thunder, lightening and hail now, so loud it woke us up — an amazing storm to kick off the season. Earlier: We don’t have to tell you, …
Storm star gives kids some pointers
Basketball players with the Ballard Boys & Girls Club got a pretty cool visitor earlier this week. The 6’4″ Seattle Storm center, Ashley Robinson, towered over the kindergarten and first …
Possible vehicle information released in cop shooting
This photo was distributed by the Seattle Police Department in connection with the shooting death of Seattle Police officer Tim Brenton. Seattle police are looking for a Datsun B210 car …
Police: Man not connected to officer shooting
12 p.m. update: Police say the man taken into custody is not connected to the shooting of Officer Brenton. “It was determined fairly quickly that he was not connected to …
Ballard Jazz Walk looking for volunteers
The Ballard Jazz Walk is coming up and organizers are looking for volunteers. The walk, on November 20th boasts 18 bands and twelve venues in one evening. The goal is …
New fires in Greenwood are arson
Updated: Two fires broke out minutes apart and just a few blocks from each other in Greenwood early this morning, and Seattle Fire investigators now say they’re arson. That makes …
Tom Douglas not opening restaurant in Ballard
As we first wrote about back in September, Tom Douglas was looking at Ballard for a new restaurant. “I was looking forward to being in Ballard, but that space just …
Local businesses are Best of Western Washington
Congratulations to Ballard’s small businesses who have been voted “Best of Western Washington” by viewers of King5’s Evening Magazine. Suite 300 Skin Care (5424 Ballard Ave NW) won for Best …
Holiday drives to benefit Ballard Food Bank
Each week, more than 1,000 households rely on the Ballard Food Bank for food, clothing and personal hygiene items. This year, the food bank is teaming up with several local …
Nearby: Brown street signs, new ‘sweet spot’
A few stories from our nearby neighborhoods… Queen Anne: Brown street signs highlight historic boulevards Fremont: A sweeter spot for sugar Phinney/Greenwood: How to weather a storm Magnolia: Holiday open …
Steady stream of voters at Ballard drop box
Update 8:15 p.m.: The first volley of election results are now available online. Greenwood resident Mike McGinn and Joe Mallahan are in a dead heat. Referendum 71 is winning by …