Conor Byrne to get a facelift
For about 15 years Conor Byrne Pub has looked the same, but starting this weekend you’ll start seeing changes to the Irish bar on Ballard Ave. “This place is kind …
Month: July 2009
Controversial activist to speak at Ballard church
Peace activist and anti-war protester Cindy Sheehan has been invited to speak at Trinity United Methodist Church later this month. Sheehan made headlines in 2005 by camping outside of President …
Police shoot bank robbery suspect in Greenwood
Traffic is moving again this morning after an officer-involved shooting at Greenwood Ave NW and Holman Road. Police say they’ve shot a man suspected in a series of bank robberies …
Rizzo’s French Dip opens on 15th
There’s a new sandwich joint on 15th Ave. between 73rd and 75th, just up from Lunchbox Laboratory. Rizzo’s French Dips serves up, well, French Dips. They roast their own beef …
Ballard Camera is now closed
Back in May we wrote that Ballard Camera would be closing after 61 years. Tuesday was their last day. Old Norveegen was there and took this picture. He writes in …
Sale of Crown Hill Elementary final
As we wrote last week, the sale of Crown Hill Elementary School to the Small Faces Development was scheduled to close on Tuesday. Catherine Weatbrook emailed us the following on …