Petition started to save Ballard Community Centers
Updated: Mindy Terence and her family have been using the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St.) for a few years. “We have never taken LHCC for granted,” she …
Month: April 2010
‘BURP’ on Saturday at Ballard Commons Park
Saturday is the first-ever day-long Ballard Urban Picnic (or BURP) at Ballard Commons Park sponsored by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce. BURP starts at noon with food vendors, a beer …
City rolls out RainWise incentive program
The City of Seattle is now offering financial incentives to Ballardites, who live in a specific area, to help reduce the amount of storm water that runs into the sewer …
Memorial for Deadliest Catch captain
Update: Magnolia Voice has the story of Captain Phil Harris’ memorial. Earlier: One day before the second annual “CatchCon,” fans of the popular Discovery Channel show ‘Deadliest Catch’ have a …
Caffe Fiore hosts ‘Big Community Party’ in Ballard
Caffe Fiore is throwing a “Big Community Party” on Friday night at the Ballard location (5405 Leary Ave NW). They’ll be serving up beer and wine from 7 to 10 …
Mr. Gyros expanding to Ballard
Mr. Gyros, the casual Mediterranean eatery in Greenwood (8411 Greenwood Ave N) is expanding to Ballard. After being in Greenwood for seven years, owners and brothers Sammy and Joni Arsheed …
The Scandinavian tastes of Ballard
In just a few weeks Ballard’s Scandinavian heritage will come out in full force for the annual Syttende Mai—or Norwegian Constitution Day—celebration. It’s hard to miss the annual parade that …
‘The Homeless Neighbor’
Seattle’s homeless population stretches far beyond downtown. North Seattle residents and businesses are also struggling to deal with the issue. To see how the community is trying to find a …
Burglary suspect spotted in Ballard
Seattle Police have released surveillance photos of a man suspected of breaking into a woman’s home in Magnolia while she slept on April 7. About two hours later, the suspect …
Adams Elem. rain garden to be featured on King5
Adams Elementary is about to unveil their new rain garden, but before the dedication ceremony on Friday they’ll be talking about the project on King-TV’s new show “New Day Northwest.” …
McDonald’s accident victim identified
We’ve learned the identity of the man who was run over Monday in the McDonald’s parking lot on Market Street. 67 year old George Ketah was killed when a driver …
City won’t appeal ‘Missing Link’ ruling
The City of Seattle made it official this morning, deciding not to appeal a judge’s ruling on the missing link of the Burke-Gilman Trail. Instead, the city will follow this …