Whittier Heights neighbor warns of mutilated, scattered mail
MyBallard reader Bill sent us this note: I wanted to alert you to recent mail box thefts in the area. I live at the corner of 75th and 13th next …
Month: December 2011
Umpqua Bank now open in Ballard
The former Radio Shack space at 2032 NW Market St is now the newest branch of Umpqua Bank. “This doesn’t feel like a bank,” we overheard someone say while touring …
Major paving project on 85th Street starts soon
The illuminated signs are now in place warning drivers of the upcoming paving project on NW 85th Street. Seattle Department of Transportation crews have been doing some preliminary work over …
Queen of Norway opening with Po Dog
Back in October we wrote that Po Dog hot dogs was opening in the old Market Street Traders space at 2014 NW Market St. Along with the popular hot dog …
Show off your Crown Hill pride
Ballard t-shirts, hoodies and hats are popular. Now those living north of Ballard can show off their neighborhood pride. Photo courtesy Crown Hill Neighborhood Association The Crown Hill Neighborhood Association …
Two homes burn in large fire near Fremont
Update: Investigators say the fire began when a generator sparked a pile of combustibles inside the home. “As the temperatures drop, citizens are reminded that gas powered generators are never …
Inflatable Santa stabbed on Market Street
Updated: Santa is back! The Santa has been repaired and is back standing proudly in front of Romanza. All weekend kids were seen playing in the snow! Earlier: Downtown Ballard …
Parents night out – tonight!
Give yourself a break this evening and let someone else watch the kids. Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th St)will watch children ages 3 to 11 from 5:30 to …
Cafe Munir brings a taste of Lebanon to Ballard
Driving past the small retail hub at the intersection of 24th Ave NW and NW 80th Street, Rajah Gargour knew it would be the perfect place to open a restaurant. …
Suspect caught holding a bag of stolen marijuana
From the Seattle Police blotter: On 12/15/11, just shortly after midnight officers responded to investigate the burglary of 2 separate medical marijuana dispensaries, both located in the 7700 block of …
Family-style dining in Ballard
Get to know your neighbors over the dinner table at Ballard’s newest restaurant. Belle Clementine at 5441 Leary Ave NW opens tonight. The restaurant, named after owner David Sanford’s grandmother, …
Lady Beavers can’t hold on in the fourth
The first three quarters of last night’s Ballard girls basketball game against Inglemoor were strong – the girls fought for the lead until the fourth quarter. With about five minutes …