Chasing the pot of gold
Updated: Lola sent us this photo. “Truly an epic rainbow!” she writes. “This photo snapped over Bergen Place Park.” Earlier: In case you missed the gorgeous double rainbow this afternoon, …
Month: December 2011
Snowy owl spotted in Ballard
“There’s a snowy owl hanging out in Ballard this morning,” Kristi writes. “Last spotted on the church roof across from the Library,” she tells us. “He’s being followed and surrounded …
A thank you note to Ballard
Last week we introduced readers to Tim, the newly-homeless man who has spent countless hours sweeping Ballard. Tim wants to thank those who have stopped to say hi, offered a …
Suspect arrested in Phinney Ridge murder
Seattle Police have arrested a man suspected in the murder of a school teacher on Christmas Eve. The woman, identified by friends and neighbors as Prudence Hockley, was assaulted outside …
Gumshoe looking to expand to Ballard
“Do the Gumshoe” is a popular refrain in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood every August, as hundreds of gumshoers take to the streets to follow a list of clues and a …
Take the Polar Bear Plunge to start 2012
It’s a relatively new tradition at Golden Gardens Park – the Polar Bear Plunge. The third annual plunge into Puget Sound is this coming Sunday, New Year’s Day, at 11 …
Ballard High PTSA short of fundraising goal
By John Verduin, Ballard High School PTSA President Looking for that last tax deduction as the year ends out? Here’s a great one to consider: “Bridging the Gap” Ballard High …
Thai Siam serves up 1,100 free Christmas meals
With the help of about 40 volunteers, Thai Siam served up 1,100 free meals on Christmas day for those in need. “We make 28 turkeys at the restaurant and about …
What’s open/closed the day after Christmas
Since Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, many businesses and government offices are taking today as their holiday. Here’s a look at changes due to the holiday: Garbage collection: …
Holiday recycling reminders
With Christmas and Hanukkah come mounds of wrapping paper, leftover food and dried out Christmas trees, Seattle Public Utilities wants to remind everyone just what can and can’t be recycled …
Olympic Manor all aglow for Christmas
Heading out in the evenings to check out Christmas lights is a fun family tradition. One of our favorite neighborhoods is Olympic Manor just north of NW 85th Street at …
Homeless man keeps Ballard clean during holidays
Updated with information from Millionair Club: While Christmas shopping in downtown Ballard, we couldn’t help but notice a man sweeping in front of Starbucks on Market Street with a bucket …