Subway on Market Street planning to close
The Subway on the corner of Market Street and NW Leary is planning to close. A big “for lease” sign adorns the top of the building. We spoke with an …
Month: January 2011
Ballard Rotary announces students of the month
Each month the Ballard Rotary chooses two students as their “students of the month.” This month Ballard High School students Eliza Palasz and Beni Ransom have been selected. Eliza Palasz: …
Garbage collection normal on MLK Day
Monday is MLK Day which means schools, some liquor stores (the Ballard store as well as these others .pdf are open until 7 p.m.), post offices and government offices are …
United Way day of service honors life of MLK Jr.
This Monday people will be volunteering in the community as a way to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the United Way day of service, one …
Coast Guard releases report on deadly sinking of Alaska Ranger
In March of 2008, five people were lost and 42 rescued from the Seattle-based fish processing vessel, the Alaska Ranger, which sank approximately 130 miles west of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. …
Public meeting planned for the future of Seattle’s community centers
The 2011 City of Seattle budget was hard on the Department of Parks and Recreation. Several community centers were hit with cuts, including the Loyal Heights Community Center and the …
Sen. Kohl-Welles introduces medical marijuana reform legislation
On Tuesday 36th District Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, along with Rep. Jim Moeller of Vancouver and bi-partisan support, introduced new legislation to clarify and provide a strong legal framework for Washington’s …
Nearby: 7-11 for sale, erotic art, cat city
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Phinney Ridge 7-11 is up for sale Food writers call Wallingford “really hot”
Benefit dinner planned for fire victims
The Knights of Columbus will be holding a benefit dinner this Saturday to benefit the Luberts family. Less than two weeks ago the Luberts’ home was destroyed by a fire …
Snow turns to slush for the commute
Updated 7:45 a.m. As predicted, the temperature has warmed up and it’s now raining. The few inches of snow we have is turning into slush. Most of the snow on …
Get ready for baseball season
It’s time to start thinking about spring sports – specifically baseball. Ballard Boys & Girls Club: Registration kicks off on February 1st for the Ballard Boys & Girls Club baseball …
Studio gypsies start here in Ballard
After more than 12 years in the same office, Kurt Wolken of the graphic design studio Wolken Communica turned to his partner, Justin Byrnes, with an idea — to close …