Public meeting on future of city’s community centers
Seattle Parks & Recreation is presenting possible models of operation for Seattle’s community centers, in the wake of budget cuts. The first public meeting is from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at …
economy
After 61 years, Ballard Camera is closing
One of Ballard’s longest-running businesses is closing. Ballard Camera on Market St. will be calling it quits on June 30th, owner Bruce Cozens told us today. He said the photo …
Mandrakes last day this Sunday
After a total of 16 years in Ballard, Mandrakes Antiques is closing this Sunday. Owner Craig Keister put up the big “Uncle” signs in the windows right after the holiday …
Layoffs at Swedish Hospital, none in Ballard
Updated: Swedish Hospital plans to eliminate 200 jobs in the coming months — nearly 3 percent of its total staff — according to a report which cited an internal memo. …
‘Jobless in Seattle’ on NBC News
Wave after wave of Seattle layoffs have been in the news over the past few weeks. While many people in Ballard have been impacted, sometimes we may not realize the …
Reminding your friends to buy in Ballard
On Facebook? We’ve set up a “Buy in Ballard” group to help remind your Ballard friends to spend money in the neighborhood. The holidays may be over, but it’s still …
Another economic casualty: ‘All the Kings Flags’
In December, All the Kings Flags on Market St. told us they would close after the holidays unless business picked up. Unfortunately, holiday shoppers didn’t provide enough of a boost, …
Mandrakes, Annabelle’s going out of business
The sign in the window at Mandrakes antiques at Market and 24th says it all: After 19 years in the antiques business, owner Craig Keister is calling it quits. “When …
Denny’s site developer: ‘There is zero financing’
Exclusive: Months after the controversial demolition of the landmark Denny’s building, the developer of a new condo-retail project at the 15th Ave. and Market St. site says they have no …
The Station, Crown Hill Bistro close
After the holidays, both Austin Cantina and Patty Pan Grill closed their doors. And now there are two more restaurants to add to the list. The Station on Leary is …
Architecture advice for just 5 cents
Along with produce, meats, cheeses and bread at the Farmers Market, you can now get home remodeling advice — for a nickel. John Morefield is an architect who is dealing …
Snow helps some, hurts other Ballard businesses
The threat of snow followed by a verifiable snow event today is a mixed blessing for Ballard businesses. We just returned from a walk around Ballard Ave. and Market St., …