Scenes from Ballard’s many ‘Night Out’ parties
With so many block parties in Ballard (take a look at the map), we jumped in the car and drove around to snap a few photos. Here on 28th and …
Month: August 2009
Truck gets stuck under Ballard Bridge
A truck heading westbound on Leary got stuck turning right onto 15th. Ben emailed us this picture that he took just before 6 p.m. “The truck was sort of jack …
Another sweet spot opens in Ballard
Ballard just keeps getting sweeter. Just a few weeks ago Blackbird opened their candy shop on the corner by Bergen Place Park. Now there’s another candy shop just around the …
Tonight is the Night Out Against Crime
Tonight is the annual Night Out Against Crime. Many people are shutting down the streets, pulling out the barbecues and getting to know their neighbors. Here’s a map we’ve made …
It’s chilly in Ballard
There’s a chill in the air this morning, but we’re doubting that it’s this cold: This sign was seen at 15th & 64th. As edog points out in comments, “I …
MTV shooting ‘5 Dollar Cover’ in Seattle
The Tractor was lit up in Old Ballard on Monday night as MTV crews shot new episodes of “5 Dollar Cover,” a scripted show that features local musicians. Crews shot …
Bicyclist injured in collision with car
A Mini Cooper and a bicyclist collided at 14th and 58th St. this evening. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. Medics tended to the cyclist, who suffered a knee …
Il Giardino restaurant now closed
Less than a year-and-a-half after opening, Il Giardino is now closed. The little Italian restaurant at the corner of 65th & Cleopatra opened in February of last year. The sign …
Get free trees for your neighborhood
The city wants to give you trees to beautify your block. The Tree Fund, which is part of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, provides trees for neighbors to plant in the …
Emergency repairs on Aurora Bridge today
The Seattle Department of Transportation is closing two northbound lanes on the Aurora Bridge from 12:30-2pm today. The left and center lanes will be closed for emergency, temporary expansion joint …
Ballard businesses moving into Kolstrand building
Two Ballard businesses will be moving into the Kolstrand Building next year. Dutch Bike Co. and Turnstyle are the first two businesses to sign on as tenants of the nearly …
Ballard hydro takes top Seafair trophy
A new racing dynasty is emerging right here in Ballard — the Ellstrom family, who just won the Chevrolet Cup trophy at Seafair this weekend with their hyro, U-16 Ellstrom …