Biodiesel business ‘down by half’
Gasoline isn’t the only fuel that’s skyrocketing in price. Dan Freeman from Dr. Dan’s Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard told the Seattle Times that his biodiesel business is down so dramatically …
Month: June 2008
City backs off on bonfire limits… for now
Just hours after the Seattle Parks and Recreation staff recommended restricting the number of bonfires at Golden Gardens and Alki — which generated quite the reaction here on MyBallard and …
Salmon Bay Nature Area ribbon cutting
Just a reminder, today (Saturday) is the ribbon-cutting ceremony and BBQ for the new Salmon Bay Nature Area overlook. It’s a new public plaza and deck that overlooks a stretch …
Local businesses: Leave your kids at home
Several Ballard businesses have received some press about their kiddo policy. At Duque Salon + Spa, they have banned children altogether. Their sign reads, “About the little ones … Due …
Outdoor seating may be coming to Ocho
One of the newest swanky spots in Ballard, Ocho, is hoping to expand it’s seating options. The small corner joint has just applied for a sidewalk cafe permit. Of course …
City may ban bonfires at Golden Gardens
Seattle Parks & Rec is proposing a ban on the summer tradition of lounging around the bonfire at Golden Gardens park and Alki in 2009. This year, they’d like to …
Edith’s house keeps shrinking
Construction workers have added the final story on the LA Fitness and Trader Joe’s, towering high over Edith Macefield’s house. Here’s the photo from a few months ago.
Buildings demolished for new apartments
Demolition crews have leveled the empty businesses in a lot just east of the McDonald’s restaurant on Market St. This clears the way for a new development called “Broadstone Ballard,” …
Locks closed for much of Tuesday
You may have noticed on our events calendar that the Army Corps of Engineers will close the Ballard Locks to boaters this coming Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. …
Ballard Pet Store for sale
The Ballard Pet Store on 15th and 61st is on the market, and its owner, Norm Blacksher, is retiring. There’s a short posting on Craigslist as well a message on …
Ultra-low tide at Golden Gardens
Kids of all ages headed to Golden Gardens park at noon today for the extreme low tide. Bottoming out at -4.3 feet, this tide is the lowest tide so far …
City paints over popular mural
You know the mural in the underpass on 57th on Phinney Ridge, near the entrance to the zoo? The one of the monkey, elephant and giraffe? The city painted over …