Ballard wakes up to light dusting of snow
10:45 a.m. What little snow we had this morning is pretty much gone. The roads are bare, but it’s cold out so please be careful of ice. Metro Transit: All …
Month: February 2011
Hit and run suspect flips car on 15th Ave.
A white pickup truck smashed into the back of a car at 15th and Market just before 8 tonight, a witness says. A short time later, the truck flipped over …
Metro warning of crowded buses, could be on snow routes this afternoon
Metro Transit is gearing up for possible snow this afternoon by chaining up buses and planning to move from regular routes to snow routes. Metro buses will move to snow …
Be part of Swedish reality television
Swedish television producers with Meter Television are looking for Americans with Swedish roots to be part of a new reality show. The Great Swedish Adventure will be shot and aired …
Comment on designs for Salmon Bay School playground
After two community meetings, the Salmon Bay School playground committee has narrowed the options to three. The goal for the new playground is to cater to all children, including those …
City prepares for snow, Metro urges readiness
There’s light snow on the ground, but the big snow event is coming Wednesday. With the forecasts (Weather Service | Cliff Mass | KING 5) calling for 2 to 6 …
The Sexton to replace Madame K’s
A new restaurant/lounge is getting ready to open on Ballard Avenue. A liquor license notice for “spirits/beer/wine restaurant lounge” has been posted for “The Sexton” (5327 Ballard Ave NW), which …
As predicted, it’s snowing
12:45 p.m. For the last week, forecasters have been predicting snow. Well, it’s here. According to the National Weather Service, “expect brief and local accumulations of slushy snow to occur …
Ballardite named Youth of the Year
Congratulations to Olivia Vellotti, a long-time member of the Ballard Boys & Girls Club, for being named the Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of King …
Ballard High students get hands-on medical experience
This past week, a group of Ballard High School students was invited to the Gossman Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Simulation at Swedish Medical Center’s First Hill campus to …
Firefighters battle fire at abandoned house
Updated: The Red Cross has been called in to assist with one person which could include shelter, food, clothing and other immediate needs. Earlier:Firefighters were called to a fire at …
Card Kingdom moving to Ballard
The Card Kingdom store in Phinney Ridge, formerly known as Berserk Games, is moving to a larger space along Leary Ave. in Ballard. “We’re just growing too much,” Retail Manager …