Suspect triggers accident on 15th
If you were driving down 15th Ave in Interbay (at Dravus) last night, you would’ve seen quite the commotion. Police tried to pull someone over, and he tried to escape …
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Grace’s Kitchen has closed
Some of you noticed a “for lease” sign that’s been in the window of Grace’s Kitchen on Market for the last several weeks. Well, it looks like they’re gone for …
Developer ‘open’ to new bowling alley
The developer that purchased the land under Sunset Bowl says says they’re “open” to considering adding a bowling alley in the new development, which is slated to begin construction next …
Late for the Interurban
One of my favorite things about the drive to work (from Ballard through Fremont) is checking out how the statue “Waiting for the Interurban” is decorated. Some people go over-the-top …
‘Freegan’ spotted at Ballard Blossom
Kim from Seattle Daily Photo snapped this shot behind Ballard Blossom. “Freegans are folks who try to live ‘off the grid’ of consumerism,” Kim explains. “They tour the discards behind …
There is no cheap gas in Ballard
As you know, gas prices are at record highs, so we decided to drive around Ballard to see if we could find the cheapest gas station. But truth be told, …
Fundraiser planned for Skillings
A gathering for Joseph Skillings, the Ballard teacher recovering from an attack at a Capitol Hill bus stop, will be held this Sunday afternoon. “Bring your checkbook to make a …
Ballard Bridge sculptures will return
In February of 2006, eight aluminum sculptures were removed from the Ballard Bridge after a fierce windstorm. One of the pieces of art was damaged, and the city worried that …
Boris Yeltsin missing in Ballard
Boris the cat, silly. “He has a rather odd cry and snorts when you scratch his face, and his hygiene is less than desirable,” reads the lost and found posting …
Interbay to become ‘urban village’
Over the weekend, we posted a blurb about the Whole Foods coming to Interbay. “Interbay is frankly hideous. Why that area can’t get its act together for beautification is beyond …
Fleet blessed at Fishermen’s Terminal
More than 200 people gathered at Fishermen’s Terminal for the annual Blessing of the Fleet, conducted by Ballard’s First Lutheran Church for the 80th straight year. The event marks the …
Construction beginning on new Whole Foods
We noticed some heavy equipment at work on 15th Ave. just south of the Interbay driving range, and that means one thing: Whole Foods is coming soon. The 60,000+ square …