A look at LIHI’s original Urban Rest Stop
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is planning an Urban Rest Stop at their proposed low-income housing facility at 2014 NW 57th St. Urban Rest Stops are restrooms with shower …
Month: October 2010
Small oil spill at Fishermen’s Terminal
The Department of Ecology is responding to a report of a small oil spill originating from Fishermen’s Terminal and extending into Salmon Bay. The department told KIRO 7 that it …
Fund set up for car crash victim’s family, memorial scheduled
Although many people in Ballard didn’t know Andy Kotowicz, many are asking how they can help his daughter and wife after the tragic crash that took his life last Thursday …
Nearby: Nickelsville, trail ‘lake’, election forum
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Homeless tent camps may find permanent home in Interbay, Magnolia New development planned for spot behind Interbay Red Mill What’s going on …
Library fines go up November 1
The Seattle Public Library will raise fines and fees on Nov. 1, to help offset budget cuts. The daily fine for an overdue book, CD, or DVD will change from …
Meeting for proposed low income facility
Wednesday evening is the community meeting for the proposed Low Income Housing Institution (LIHI) facility at 2014 NW 57th St. The vacant lot at 2014 NW 57th St. As we …
West Woodland Elementary to dedicate new playground and rain garden
The public is invited to the dedication of the new West Woodland Elementary (5601 4th Ave NW) playground and rain garden on Wednesday morning. Students working on the new rain …
Estrella Family Creamery shut down by FDA
A MyBallard reader writes, “At the Farmers’ Market in Ballard, I noted that the Estrella Family Creamery didn’t have cheese for sale, but rather a bunch of notices that they’d …
Costume Swap-o-Rama Rama
Still in need of a Halloween costume? Seattle Free School is hosting a Costume Swap o Rama Rama on Wednesday evening. Bring old costumes, clothing, hats, accessories and anything else …
Former Denny’s site reportedly sold for $12.5 million
The Puget Sound Business Journal is reporting that a Chicago-based real estate investment firm has purchased the empty lot at 15th Ave NW and NW Market for $12.5 million. The …
Lia Hawkins’ death ‘a tragic accident’
It’s been a sad week in Ballard. The King County Medical Examiner has confirmed that the body found in the water last Friday is that of Lia Hawkins. Hawkins was …
Sub Pop exec dies in wake of 15th Ave. crash
The horrible car accident at 15th Ave NW and NW 75th St. Thursday night has become a fatality. We have confirmed that Andy Kotowicz, one of the drivers involved in …