The weekend events calendar
Last weekend was packed with events, this weekend looks to be much more low-key around Ballard. There will be a benefit car wash on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. …
Month: July 2009
‘Night out’ registration extended
The registration period for the “Night Out Against Crime” has been extended. You now have until 9 a.m. Monday to register your block for Tuesday’s event. We’ve received emails from …
Rock thrown through window of Ballard restaurant
Someone threw a rock through the window of Restaurante Michoacan at 8311 15th Ave NW early this morning and got away with a couple bottles of whiskey. “That is a …
Radio host interviews ‘Knotty Bodies’ barista
KIRO radio host Dori Monson gave himself a tough assignment: interviewing a bikini-clad barista at Ballard’s brand new “Knotty Bodies” coffee stand. Knotty Bodies opened on 15th Ave. on Saturday, …
Teen charged as adult in Ballard murder
The teenager accused of killing Manish Melwani on Sunday at the Pit Stop is being charged as an adult, according to the Seattle Times. The Times says 17-year-old Elijah Hall …
Bike lane changes proposed for Ballard Bridge
Updated: The Seattle Department of Transportation is preparing to make some changes to the bike lane along the south end of the Ballard Bridge. The bike path currently curves along …
Share your bounty with those in need
Tis the season to pick the fruits of your labor and if you’ve got more fruit than you know what to do with, why not donate it? Solid Ground’s Fruit …
Spray park open late to beat the heat
With little relief from the heat after the sun went down last night, Jamie packed up the kids and headed to Ballard Commons to play in the water. This photo …
Get ready for the Blue Angels
The Blue Angels are back for their annual airshow at Seafair. The Navy F/A-18 performers will be practicing today and tomorrow before their official shows this weekend. WSDOT has information …
Enduring the heat in our nearby neighborhoods
Golden Gardens isn’t the only hot spot north of Seattle. – It seems that nearly half of Seattle came to Green Lake to cool off – Also a popular spot, …
Today is the hottest day. Ever.
It’s official. Today is Seattle’s hottest day on record. At 2:53 p.m. the Sea-Tac weather station hit the 101 degree mark, breaking the previous record of 100 degrees. An hour …
Ballard Brothers wins ‘Best of the Fest’
The judges at Seafood Fest had a tough job – taste the food and pick a winner. Congratulations to Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers for winning the “2009 Best of …