Your guide to the 2011 SeafoodFest
This weekend is the 37th annual Ballard SeafoodFest and thousands of people are expected to descend on downtown Ballard for the big event. Here’s what you need to know: The …
Month: July 2011
Ballard’s Sidewalk Sale starts Thursday
Seattle’s oldest neighborhood sidewalk sale kicks off today. The 46-year-old sale runs from July 7 to July 10 – the same weekend as the Ballard SeafoodFest. Many merchants along Ballard …
Chicken coop and urban farm tour on Saturday
Notice all those chickens around the neighborhood lately? You could meet a few this Saturday at Seattle Tilth’s annual tour of backyard chickens and urban farms. Seattle Tilth has been …
Hearing Examiner says ‘Missing Link’ can be built
The most recent appeal filed to stop the “missing link” of the Burke-Gilman trail has failed. According to our news partners, the Seattle Times, a hearing examiner denied the appeal, …
A look at the new Hotel Ballard
With 16 newly-refinished rooms, a gorgeous lobby and the elegant charm of the early 1900’s, Hotel Ballard (5300 Ballard Ave NW) is officially open. The hotel is owned by the …
Kick-off SeafoodFest with a BBQ benefit
With the Ballard SeafoodFest coming up this weekend, the festivities kick-off on Friday evening with a BBQ Benefit for the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the …
Appeal denied to stop proposed Nyer Urness House
A judge has denied an appeal that was filed against the proposed Nyer Urness House, a facility to house chronically homeless at 1753 NW 56th St. The vacant lot at …
‘A Caprice Kitchen’ is closing
After more than two years, chef Anne Catherine is closing “A Caprice Kitchen” (1418 NW 70th St.) In an email sent out to customers, she writes: This week will be …
Old Ballard bell ringing once again
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday evening for the inaugural automated ringing of the bell in the historic Ballard Bell Tower at Marvin’s Garden Park. “We’re restoring a jewel,” explained …
Neighborhood throws first-ever Kids’ Art Walk
The Blue Ridge neighborhood spent a beautiful evening enjoying art created by neighbor kids. Carl as Venus Fly Trap, with Aria and Luna “My five year old, Carl, came up …
Bicyclist walks away from collision on 8th Ave
A bicyclist walked away from a collision this morning with a vehicle. According to Detective Mark Jamieson with Seattle Police, both SPD and fire were called out just after 8:45 …
Seattle Public Utilities proposes rate increase for drinking water
The bad economy is forcing Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to propose a rate increase for drinking water each of the next three years to maintain Seattle’s drinking water system. According …