Veterans receive free car washes on Thursday
This Veterans Day, Brown Bear (5111 15th Ave NW) is offering free “Bear Essential” car washes for veterans, active members of the military and spouses who have loved ones currently …
Month: November 2010
Another beautiful sunrise in Ballard
If you were up early enough this morning, you witnessed a gorgeous sunrise. Steven Thompson sent us the above photo. This photo was taken from NW Alonzo Ave, before the …
Talk about Seattle’s trees tonight
Groundswell NW is hosting a discussion this evening about trees in Seattle. Brennon Staley, the Sustainable Community Planner for the Department of Planning and Development and Sandra Pinto de Bader, …
Possible coyote sighting in Ballard
Early Monday morning, Katherine tells us that she spotted two coyotes near the intersection of 19th Ave NW and NW 73rd St. She says that after her swing shift she …
Police activity over near Swedish Hospital
If you’re curious about all the police activity earlier today on Tallman Ave. near the hospital, police say it was a distraught woman who was threatening to kill herself. A …
Group says airspace changes would affect Ballard
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to lower the altitude of aircraft flying over Magnolia, which could have an impact on Ballard. The Magnolia Community Club has invited the FAA, …
BARK closing at the beginning of next year
After 11 years of owning BARK (5338 Ballard Ave), the owner is closing up shop. “I have decided to close the store and take a well deserved break,” the note …
Hunt the West Woodland ‘hood tonight
This evening is “The Hood Hunt #2,” a scavenger hunt for Seattle neighborhoods. “The ‘Hood Hunts are a series of map-based scavenger hunts, held in various neighborhoods in the Seattle …
Westernco Donuts broken into again
For the third time this year, Westernco Donuts has been broken into. We spoke with the owner, Soma Srong, who tells us that when she got to work at 4:45 …
Former rescue pup missing in the Ballard area
Boo-Boo the dog got loose a week ago and “ran off in a blind panic” the Craigslist posting reads. Boo-Boo is a former rescue pup (kept by a hoarder for …
Piada Italia opens with Seattle Burger Company
Albanian born and Italian-raised Oltion Hyseni is bringing the only piada in Seattle to Ballard. Piada Italia has teamed up with the Seattle Burger Company at 2008 NW 56th St. …
Dick’s giving free burgers to veterans
If you’re in the military or have served in the military, Dick’s would like to give you a free burger on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. From the Dick’s press release: …