Red Mill Totem House opens next week
The wait for the Red Mill Totem House in Ballard is almost over. Owner John Shepherd tells us they will officially open next Tuesday, October 11th. While the exterior of …
Month: October 2011
Ghost Light Theatricals kicks off 9th season tonight
Ghost Light Theatricals kicks off its ninth season tonight with Vengeance at Sundown. The non-profit performs in the Ballard Underground at 2220 NW Market Street. After the death of his …
Throw a party on the viaduct
Just after the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for nine full days later this month, the Washington Department of Transportation is offering the structure up as a unique venue for an …
More car windows smashed by pumpkins
Cat wasn’t the only person who had their car windows shattered by pumpkins. Jerry says that the same thing happened to them near the intersection of NW 67th St and …
Crime prevention advice – call 911
More than 30 people gathered at the Ballard Community Center on Thursday evening to talk about crime in our neighborhood. Seattle Police Community Outreach Officer Scott McGlashan, SPDs Crime Prevention …
Bike stolen from outside Sunset Hill Green Market
Someone stole the bike of an employee of The Sunset Hill Green Market (6405 32nd Ave NW) on Thursday evening. According to Green Market owner Chuck Genuardi, the bike was …
Osprey nest removed from train trestle
Updated: The family of Osprey that has been living on the south tower of the train trestle just west of the Ballard Locks is gone. Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) …
Ballard firm remembers Steve Jobs
With the passing of Steve Jobs, one Ballard firm is remembering the man credited for the iRevolution. Purdie Rogers at 5447 Ballard Ave NW started their business with this Macintosh …
Vandals break car window with pumpkin
When Cat walked out to her car on Sunday morning she made a disturbing discovery – someone had thrown a pumpkin through her back window. Cat lives near the intersection …
Ballard High School gear now available online
It’s girls against boys in the latest DECA “Apprentice Challenge” at Ballard High School. The two teams are competing to see who can get the most sales of Beaver gear …
Ballard barista donating tips to Youth in Focus
When you walk into Espresso Picolinos (6415 32nd Ave NW) on Sunset Hill, you’re often greeted with a smile by Sarah Lemm. She is a barista at the neighborhood coffee …
West Woodland celebrates International Walk to School Day
Schools around the country celebrated International Walk to School day today. In South Phinney/East Ballard, West Woodland Elementary School counted more than 250 students who walked or biked to school. …