BHS flag flying at half staff
If you’re curious why the flag at Ballard High School is flying at half staff today, it’s in memory of a Washington soldier who was killed in Germany. Pfc. Court …
Month: March 2009
Nightline’s debate over Satan now online
Last week, ABC Nightline crews took over Mars Hill Church in Ballard to videotape an unusual debate: Does Satan exist? Among the debaters, Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll and philosopher …
Edith Macefield’s army of tattoos
Edith Macefield will always be remembered as the Ballard woman who didn’t give in to the big developer. Even when offered nearly a million bucks for her small house on …
High speed chase through Ballard
Updated: King County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a suspected stolen car at high speed through Ballard Wednesday evening. “He went by us on 18th Ave NW at 67th, right along the …
‘Deadliest Catch’ convention coming to town
Seattle is full of “Deadliest Catch” fans, so the Discovery Channel has decided to host the very first “CatchCon” here. The one-day event will give fans “a behind-the-scenes look at …
Small fire at old Ballard firehouse
Updated: Firefighters raced to Ballard’s historic firehouse today after a report of a small fire in the kitchen. The lunchtime crowd at the Hi-Life was “gently asked to exit the …
Help jail birds raise bail for MDA
Business owners, community leaders and citizens are being arrested today, and you can help bail them out of jail. Today is the Ballard and Fremont “Lock-up” to benefit the Muscular …
Pedestrian struck by car
Updated: At 9:30 this morning, firefighters responded to an accident at 58th St. and 15th Ave. involving a pedestrian that was hit by a car. “The guy was breathing and …
Petition, upcoming meeting about BHS boundary
As we been reporting, Seattle Public Schools is working on a new student assignment plan which will reconfigure the boundaries of Ballard schools. The biggest change will likely impact Ballard …
Sea serpent returns to Shilshole Bay Marina
A year ago, the sea serpent sculpture on the Shilshole Bay Marina jetty was removed to be refurbished. “It’s back,” writes Kim from Seattle Daily Photo, who snapped this shot …
La Isla expanding into Bella’s space
The empty space on Market where Bella’s Boutique used to be is about to become a bigger La Isla. Kellie emailed us after talking to someone at La Isla that …
Market Street Landing wins design approval
First on My Ballard: Rhapsody Partners and architect Arthur Chang won approval from the Design Review Board on Monday night for Market Street Landing, a new condo/retail complex replacing the …