Another Scandinavian business closes
Another Scandinavian business has closed. The Scandinavian Bakery (8537 15th Av NW) closed its doors a little more than a week ago. We’ve received emails about the abrupt closing of …
Month: March 2010
New traffic signal coming to 28th & Market
The stoplight at the intersection of 28th Ave NW and NW Market St is currently for pedestrians trying to cross Market Street. That is about to change. The Seattle Department …
Haiti fundraiser at Leary Traveler tonight
Tonight is the fundraiser to help send Ballardite Tracey Higdon back to Haiti to help with the non-profit Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH). Higdon is on the left …
Nervous Nellie’s Espresso moving
Nervous Nellie’s Espresso Co., which currently occupies a space at the corner of 17th Ave NW and NW 56th is closing their current location and moving west. We spoke with …
Goldens seen running loose, taken to shelter
If you’re the owner of one or two missing Golden Retrievers, they have been taken to the animal shelter. BallardChick writes in the forum: I was driving down 32nd and …
Do you see snowflakes?
Updated: After our beautiful Saturday it’s hard to believe we’re talking about snow! Are you seeing snowflakes where you are? BallardMama1979 says in the forum that Sunset Hill is seeing …
Anti-Crime Team tracks Ballard drug dealer
Each precinct in the Seattle Police Department has an Anti-Crime Team. Late last year, they allowed a SeattlePI.com reporter and photographer to ride along with the North Precinct team for …
Fundraising for the Big Climb for Leukemia
On Sunday, March 21st, Ballardite Reba will be climbing 1311 steps (that’s 69 flights of stairs) for the Big Climb for Leukemia. The trouble is, “I’m getting a bit desperate …
Pancake Breakfast a success for Loyal Heights CC
Updated: The annual Pancake Breakfast at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) was a success! On Sunday morning neighbors from around Ballard made their way to the …
Another cheese recall for Farmers Market vendor
Last month, Estrella Family Creamery, who has a booth at the Ballard Farmers Market, recalled its Red Darla cheese because, ““it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, …
Loud explosion startles Central Ballard
Just after midnight, residents near 20th and Market heard a loud explosion. So loud, some residents felt their buildings shake. “It looked like smoke rising out of the FedEx Kinko’s …
Make plans to see the BHS spring musical
More than 80 Ballard High School students are busy working on this year’s spring musical, The Secret Garden. “The show has absolutely spectacular music performed by an exceptionally talented group …