Stage 2 burn ban in effect
Unless your wood-burning fireplace is your only source of heat, you shouldn’t be using it, says the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. “Stable weather conditions, combined with heavy use of …
Month: December 2009
Armed robbery at Ballard video store
Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect who robbed the Rain City Video at the corner of 8th Ave NW & NW Market St at 8:30 Wednesday night, Detective …
Help Greenwood fire victims rebuild
Each year the Home Street Bank at 8050 15th Ave NW has a giving tree to help those in need. This year they’ve decided to help the small businesses damaged …
Ballard High student assaulted at bus stop
A Ballard High School student was assaulted and harassed after trying to leave a gang, reports SeattleCrime.com. According to the blog, who cites the police report, the girl was waiting …
A look at the proposed change for 15th/Holman
Back in October, the Crown Hill Neighborhood Association and the Crown Hill Business Association asked the public for their input on 15th Ave NW/Holman Road. With the feedback they received …
Rep. Dickerson pre-files ‘legalize marijuana’ bill
Last month we wrote that 36th District Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson was planning to file a bill to legalize marijuana. Earlier today, Rep. Dickerson along with five other state representatives …
Skid marks in Salmon Bay Park
A neighbor who lives near Salmon Bay Park sent us this photo and says someone took a joy ride through the park last night. “Skid marks all over the park. …
‘Turning Points’ for Real Change
Seven Real Change vendors stand outside Ballard businesses every day selling newspapers to those who walk by. Not everyone knows what the non-profit newspaper is or how it has changed …
Peruvian cafe to open in Ballard
A Peruvian cafe is getting ready to open on 15th Ave NW and NW 57th St. Named for the city in Peru, Cafe Cuzco will have espresso, pastries and possibly …
Nearby: Lenin lit, open BAT lanes, a little devil
Here are some stories from nearby neighborhoods: Fremont: Lenin lights up for the holidays with a snazzy hat Magnolia: Residents want BAT lanes on 15th Ave. to open for carpools …
Companies to raise money for fallen officer fund
Updated: Ivar’s will be donating 100% profits from all chowder sales on Tuesday, Dec. 8th. (Thanks T Dub!) Papa John’s Pizza will be donating all the money they make on …
Old Ballard lights up with Santa
Holidays in Ballard kicked off in earnest Saturday night with a visit from Santa. Santa Claus sat inside the Old Ballard bell tower at Marvin Gardens Park, listening to wish …