Firefighters knock down apartment fire on 24th
10 a.m. An unattended candle was to blame for this morning’s apartment fire, according to investigators. The Red Cross responded to assist three women who lived there. The estimated loss …
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Food truck owners write open letter to city about ‘massive increase’ in crime
The Ballard-based owners of the Cheese Wizards food truck have written a “plea for help” to Seattle civic leaders — which includes quotes from 14 other small businesses — about …
Frankie & Jo’s opening on Friday
Capitol Hill’s popular vegan ice cream shop Frankie & Jo’s is opening its Ballard location this Friday, March 2nd, just in time for spring. The small shop is located right …
Pet killed by coyote on Sunset Hill
We’ve seen a rash of new coyote sightings over the last few days, and one Sunset Hill neighbor says she discovered the remains of either a cat or a small …
High-speed collision on Holman Road
A fast-moving car narrowly missed other drivers and ricocheted off a tree on Holman Road just after 4 p.m. on Friday, a witness says. My Ballard reader Mike captured this …
All but one Ballard-area legislator voted to exempt themselves from public records law
Touting transparency as the reason for the vote, Washington state legislators raced through a bill — with no floor debate — that exempted themselves from the voter-approved Public Records Act. …
The price tag was $599,950, but this Sunset Hill home sold for…
This very average home in Sunset Hill — listed as a “1950’s charmer that needs some cosmetic updates” — sold for a little bit more than the asking price of …
Story about a Norwegian flag in Greenwood is heard around the world
A few days ago, the Seattle Times got a hot tip. A Greenwood resident said she saw “a Confederate flag flying in front of a house” at N 92nd St. …
Police arrest burglary suspect in Ballard
Police arrested a burglary suspect in Whittier Heights early this morning thanks to some old-fashioned police work and a homeowner armed with a surveillance camera. It all started when the …
Repair work to disrupt traffic on 8th Ave.
Here’s a traffic advisory for folks who take 8th Ave. NW to and from Holman Rd. in Crown Hill — and for people who live in the neighborhood. The intersection …
Help the city decide how to spend $3 million
The city of Seattle has received over 1,000 ideas for small-scale improvements to parks and streets, and now it needs help sifting through them all. At stake is $3 million …
A few Ballard snow photos
Not much snow, but just enough for a few pretty pictures. It’s a little icy out there this morning, but we’re not seeing any disruptions to speak of… A post …