Permit issued to demolish Ballard Denny’s
As expected, the city has approved Benaroya Companies’ request to demolish the old Denny’s building at the corner of 15th and Market. No date has been set, and it’s unlikely …
Month: June 2008
Old Ballard High class ring found in garden
A Greenwood family discovered a gold Ballard High School class ring in their garden, and they’re looking for the original owner. It was dated 1974 with the name Brian ______. …
The weekend events calendar
This weekend is the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade. The parade kicks off at noon on Saturday at NW 36th and 3rd Ave. More details here. (Photo of last …
Ballard High cheers for the cure
Here’s a heart-warming story for a Friday morning. The Ballard High cheer squad has rallied around their coach Nancy Ellen Elster all year as she battles breast cancer. Tomorrow morning …
Mural can be saved, but will the city pay?
Last month the city painted over a beautiful mural by the Woodland Park Zoo, sparking outrage from neighbors. But now a Bellevue company with an innovative technology — a spray …
Child injured in hit & run at McDonald’s
This story will make any parent’s blood boil. Just after 5 p.m. yesterday, police say a car hit a child in a stroller in the McDonald’s parking lot on 14th …
Quite the sign at Hamburger Harry’s
About a month ago we wrote about the new gourmet hamburger restaurant that’s replacing Sea Breeze on Market St. near 24th. Heather emailed us to tell us about the “HUGE …
‘Gabriel’s Fire’ to replace Zagi’s
We’ve heard rumors of activity at the old Zagi’s pizza joint, so we stopped by there today. According to the sign on the door, “Gabriel’s Fire” will be serving a …
Want Amazon Fresh? Keep emailing
You may remember, we’re selfishly trying to get Amazon Fresh to add Ballard to its Seattle delivery zone. The latest word we’re hearing is that it could happen as early …
Streetcar forum to be held in Ballard
The Seattle City Council has announced a series of public forums to talk about the possibility of extending the South Lake Union Streetcar to key Seattle neighborhoods, including Ballard and …
Celebrate Dump the Pump Day at Gas Works Park
Thursday marks the third annual National Dump the Pump Day, and the Cascade Bicycle Club is hosting a celebration from 4-6 p.m. at Gas Works Park. “Oh, the irony,” they …
Barge moves house through Ballard Locks
Quite the sight at the Ballard Locks. A barge carrying a 3,300 square foot home from Cozy Cove on Lake Washington made its way through the Locks and up to …