Experience the ‘Deadliest Catch’
The Aleutian Ballad, the ship featured in the Discovery Channel show “The Deadliest Catch” is welcoming visitors today (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 107-foot former Bering Sea …
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The Ballard Locks’ biggest fan
If you spend a lot of time at the Locks, you’ve probably seen an eccentric character named Richard Lewis. He’s there every weekday between 3:30 and 4:50 p.m. — for …
New owners at Market Street Grill
We heard from Ballard Gossip Girl and the new Ballardite Blog that changes are afoot at Market Street Grill. So we called and learned that new owners have taken over, …
Repaving at Ballard Market
If you’ve shopped at Ballard Market in prime time, you know that parking can be tough. On Tuesday, they repaved the south side of the lot (photo below). And on …
Governor signs toxic toys bill
Governor Christine Gregoire has signed a bill requiring strict new testing procedures for toys in the state of Washington. As we reported earlier, Archie McPhee’s said the bill may put its Ballard store out of business. But Gregoire said she is instructing the state Department of Ecology to examine ways to allow good businesses to compete under the new law. She said she’s also creating an advisory group that would include manufacturers and toy store representatives to guide implementation of the bill. Press release from the governor’s office…
Alert neighbor alerts city to park idea
The city’s plans to buy a parcel of land on 9th Ave. near 70th for a new city park has won raves from folks in the neighborhood. And now we …
3 Starbucks testing the Clover
That was fast. The ink is barely dry on Starbuck’s agreement to acquire Ballard’s Coffee Equipment Co., and now three $11,000 Clover machines are in testing in Seattle Starbucks stores …
An easy one for landmarks board
The controversial landmarks board, which established the old Ballard Denny’s building as a landmark, will consider a nomination tomorrow for the historic Sorrento Hotel on First Hill. Some are using …
Buy this Ballard church for $1,975,000
Calvary Lutheran Church merged with Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church earlier this month, and now Calvary Lutheran’s building on 23rd and 70th is for sale. For just under $2 million, you …
Black dog found on Sunset Hill
A black lab mix was found roaming around 32nd on Sunday evening. “She is very sweet, shy at first but quick to warm up,” explains Emily, who found the dog. …
Small fire at Market Street Traders
Firefighters briefly created a stir on Market St. this Sunday afternoon as they responded to a fire at Market Street Traders, that new fair trade shop that opened late last …
Nick’s Boats shop demolished
Nick’s Boats and Motors closed down last summer after more than 50 years in Ballard. When they left, this message remained on the window… Today, the business on 65th just …