House fire burns garage and two cars
Firefighters responded to a Blue Ridge home at 23rd and 96th St. last night for a garage fire. Fortunately, everyone was able to escape without injuries, and firefighters were able …
Month: September 2010
Lombardi’s to close next month
On October 9th, the 23-year-old Lombardi’s restaurant on Market Street will close its doors for good. The news was announced today on the restaurant’s blog. Owner Diane Symms says that …
The weekend events calendar
Whether you’re into rummage sales, brats or puppets, there is something for you to do this weekend in Ballard. Here’s a look at the weekend events: The 65th Street Co-op …
A look at the proposed changes to Market Street
During an open house last night, representatives from the Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro were on hand to explain proposed changes to Market Street and Route 44. …
Ballard students named National Merit semi-finalists
Two Ballard High School students have been selected as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Seniors Olivia L. Cope and Dylan R. Miller are two of the 31 Seattle …
Ballard on list of stops during free P-Patch tour
Some of Ballard’s P-Patch community gardens are about to be showcased during a free tour.  Greg’s Garden P-Patch on 14th Ave NW. The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is offering a free van tour …
Reminder: Open house tonight for proposed changes to Market Street
As we wrote earlier this week, SDOT and King County Metro are hosting an open house to let the public know, and ask questions, about the proposed changes to Market …
Work begins on 8th Ave & NW 73rd crosswalk
Seattle Department of Transportation crews started work this morning on the new crosswalk across 8th Avenue NW and NW 73rd St. Here they’re creating a new curbcut that will make …
Nearby: Buckaroo, transfer station, SHARE
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Final goodbye for the Buckaroo Tavern in Fremont Community weighs options for new transfer station SHARE shelter opens in Wallingford A look …
Loyal Heights CC to host Eco-Building workshops
The Loyal Heights Community Center is starting new monthly workshops focused on eco-building. The first workshop will be held this Saturday, September 18th at the center (2101 NW 77th St) …
‘Runway to Freedom’ to benefit New Beginnings
Enjoy fashion, appetizer specials, VIP swag bags and more while helping to raise money for a local non-profit. Next Thursday, September 23rd is the “Runway to Freedom” fashion show at …
Superintendent hosts ‘Welcome Back’ meetings
Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, Maria Goodloe-Johnson, will be hosting “Welcome Back” community meetings this month and informal “Coffee Chats” in the coming months. Parents, guardians and family members are …