Bizarre standoff at 7-Eleven ends peacefully
Update 11:45 a.m: A man with a “very realistic looking Airsoft gun” walked into the 7-Eleven on Leary Way on Saturday night, sparking a strange standoff that closed Leary Way …
Month: January 2010
City to fine homeowner for tree removal
Tree removal crews cut down a large Monkey Puzzle tree at the corner of NW 60th and 9th Ave. last week. Today, Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development tells My …
Get a Coke at Dick’s for a dime on Friday
Dick’s Drive-In is celebrating its 56th anniversary today, and as part of the festivities, they will be selling Cokes for the same price as when they first opening in 1954 …
Security camera catches thief in the act
A Ballardite who recently had packages stolen off their front porch sent us this email: Our security camera recorded a woman stealing two packages off our front porch this past …
Value Village relocating, Grocery Outlet moving in
People have been emailing us wondering what is going at the old QFC location at the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 85th St. Workers are busy transforming the …
Free tax help at the Ballard library starting Monday
You still have a couple of months left but tax time is quickly creeping up around the corner. For those who need help filing their taxes, The Seattle Public Library, …
Free Deathcake Royale tasting Thursday
Deathcake Royale, a sinfully chocolaty Valentine’s treat is coming back to Cupcake Royale starting tomorrow through February 14th. Tonight you can get a preview taste for free! The chocolaty treat …
City looking for clues about mystery plaque
The city is looking for information about a mysterious memorial plaque that’s on the bench outside Tully’s on the corner of NW Market St and 22nd Ave NW. The business …
Work continues on Ballard Bridge through Weds.
The Seattle Department of Transportation continues its work on the Ballard Bridge. Starting today through next Wednesday (excluding the weekend), crews will close the southbound right lane from 10 a.m. …
Taproot Theatre opens 2010 season at home
Just three months after an arson fire gutted the Eleanor Roosevelt Building, home to Taproot Theatre, the first show of the 2010 season will be held in the old playhouse. …
Harness the sun’s energy to heat your home
When you think of Seattle, solar power might not be the first thing that pops in your mind. But, harnessing the sun’s energy actually does work around here. This Saturday …
Putt putt for the Boys & Girls Club – and win cash
The Ballard Kiwanis is hosting the First Annual Yonny Yohnson Putt-Putt Golf Tournament to raise money for the expansion of the Ballard Boys & Girls Club. “We are hoping that …