Two Ballard businesses named country’s ‘Best of…’
Ballard’s Bastille Cafe and Bar (5307 Ballard Ave) and Cupcake Royale (2052 NW Market) have some new bragging rights. The rooftop gardens in May 2009 before Bastille opened. Bon Appetit …
Month: March 2010
Nearby: New P-Patch, Indigo Girls opener, Flickers
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: – Hazel Heights P-Patch celebrates grand opening in Fremont – Queen Anne nightclub manager arrested for lying to officers about shooting – …
Ghost Light Theatricals debuts in Ballard
Ghost Light Theatricals, a non-profit theater company, recently moved into The Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) and producers are getting ready to put on their first fully-produced show here …
Not just another bow
Now here’s one way to embrace the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.” At first glance you may not know what this is, or quite possibly think it’s junk, but one creative …
Ballardites band together to help woman in need
It began with a post from “Lurkerbee” in the My Ballard forum asking for ideas on how to sell a few possessions, including her grandmother’s jewelry, to raise money for …
Police looking for armed robbery suspect
Early this morning, Guardian One, the King County Sheriff’s helicopter, was sent over Ballard in search of an armed robbery suspect. Police tell us that at approximately 2:45 a.m., officers …
Abandoned boat demolished at Golden Gardens
Earlier this week we published pictures of an abandoned sailboat that washed up on the shores of Golden Gardens. Lunchtime at Golden Gardens from Andrius Simutis on Vimeo. Andrius sent …
The weekend events calendar
Saturday at 10:32 a.m. is the official start to spring and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day. Friday evening is a gathering of MyBallard readers at …
Portlock becomes new Trident retail store
Trident Seafoods bought Portlock six years ago. Now, the Ballard-based company is changing the focus of the retail store at 2821 NW Market St. Just a few weeks ago, the …
Say goodbye to winter with your neighbors
Although today feels like spring, it’s really the last day of winter. Come say goodbye to winter with other Ballardites this evening at Golden Gardens. There is a group in …
Sewage overflow options for North Beach area
In older parts of the King County sewage system, both rain water and sewage travel down the same pipes to the wastewater treatment plant. During heavy rains, these pipes often …
‘Rock the Gardens’ looking for Ballard teen bands
Is your teen is ready to take the band out of the garage and make a public appearance? This summer could be their big break. Each year the Loyal Heights …