Men charged for illegal ‘speakeasy’ in Ballard
Seven men are accused of operating underground gambling halls in a half dozen locations around the city, including one in Ballard. According to SeattlePI.com, police and state gambling officials have …
Month: March 2011
See final design concept for Salmon Bay School playground
After several community workshops, Wednesday night is the community open house to see the final concept for the Salmon Bay School playground renovation. The design team will reveal the planned …
Man pleads ‘not guilty’ to armed robbery
Sean Edward Turay, the 20-year-old Ballardite accused of robbery in the first degree has pleaded ‘not guilty.” Turay faced a judge this morning where he gave his plea. Charging documents …
Burned house torn down
The house that burned early New Year’s Eve morning on the corner of 9th Ave NW and NW 65th is now gone. As we reported earlier this month, a demolition …
Keep clam, $1.06 meals at Ivar’s
Ivar’s restaurants are celebrating founder Ivar Haglund’s 106th birthday on Tuesday. At all Ivar’s Seafood Bars, including the on at 6000 15th Ave NW, receive a second meal for just …
BHS musical ‘Cabaret’ kicks off Thursday
Thursday is opening night for the Ballard High School spring musical. This year students will be doing Cabaret, which is rated PG-13. The scene is a night club in Berlin, …
Two arrested after robbery Saturday night
Two suspects were arrested on Saturday night after a victim says he was robbed on the street. According to police, the victim was on NW 70th Street near 16th Ave …
Kite surfers enjoy the first day of spring
Sunday was the first day of spring and some took full advantage of the breeze. Thanks Marina from our sister site MyWallingford for sending us this photo of kite surfers …
‘Supermoon’ rises over Ballard
Second Update: Paul sent us a link to his kayak experience under the “supermoon.” He shot this photo from Lake Washington, along with several more and a short video. You …
Sign-up for spring sports at LHCC, coaches needed
Registration is open for spring sports at Loyal Heights Community Center and they’re looking for coaches to lead the teams. “We are looking for volunteers to coach all of our …
Adams readers heading to Global Reading Challenge finals
For the first time, a team from Adams Elementary is heading to the city finals for the 2011 Global Reading Challenge. More than 350 teams, comprised of 3,000+ fourth and …
Homeless man in Ballard dies of hypothermia
A homeless man died in Ballard on March 5th near the Ballard Locks. Our news partner, The Seattle Times, is reporting that 49-year-old Charles N. Tompkins died from hypothermia. Tompkins …