Ballard loses to Garfield in county title game
For the first time since 2002, Ballard made it to the state basketball playoffs. But the Beavers were no match for #1 seed Garfield, which defeated Ballard 63 to 50 …
Month: February 2011
Lane closure Saturday on the Ballard Bridge
From the Seattle Department of Transportation: A contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation will close one northbound lane on the Ballard Bridge on Saturday, February 19, if weather …
Ballard Chamber wins grant from the city
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce has received it’s second grant in a year for the neighborhood. On Wednesday, the mayor announced that 18 neighborhood business districts will receive $1 million …
Olympic Athletic Club plans to expand, add hotel
The one-story garage that is currently used for parking by Olympic Athletic Club (OAC) members may soon be torn down. A Land Use Application has been submitted to demolish the …
Staple & Fancy, Stowell semifinalist for prestigious award
Ballard restaurant Staple & Fancy Mercantile has been named a semifinalist for a James Beard Award in the “Best New Restaurant” category. Staple & Fancy Mercantile in the Kolstrand Building …
Suspect arrested in Crown Hill robbery
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a robbery at the T-Mobile store on Crown Hill on February 11th. From the SPD Blotter: On that occasion employees observed him …
Get ‘Good To Go!’ passes now and get $10 credit
While SR 520 does not link to Ballard, if you plan on using the bridge, you might want a “Good To Go!” pass. Starting this spring, 520 tolls will be …
Group proposes ‘Shilshole Gateway Project’
One of the main routes from Sunset Hill to Seaview Avenue is down NW 61st St. The median on NW 36th St between NW 60th and NW 62nd is overgrown …
Possibly three armed robberies in Ballard
Updated: There have been at least two armed robberies in Ballard in the last week, and possibly three. The first robbery occurred at Sunset Hill Park just after midnight on …
Guitar Emporium going virtual
One of the constants on Ballard Avenue over the last 21 years has been Guitar Emporium (5349 Ballard Ave. NW.) The shop has sat on the corner of Ballard Ave …
Ballard Bee Company nominated for national award
Corky Luster, owner of Ballard Bee Company, has been nominated for the AMD Visionary of the Year award. Corky Luster and Karen Percelle beside two hives in their backyard. Photo …
Chief answers questions about Ballard bar incident
Seattle Police Chief John Diaz answered questions on KUOW radio this morning in the wake of an incident outside BalMar involving an off-duty police officer who appeared to stomp on …