Update: According to Nathan Vorwerk, who commented on the story, the fire was in the offices of PaymentGear.com. “We just moved in. Total fluke,” Vorwerk writes. But, despite the setback, […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Ballard High School loses beloved history teacher John Nygaard
Ballard High School teacher John Nygaard passed away yesterday, leaving the high school devastated at his untimely death. Nygaard, a history teacher and former basketball coach, was a 1987 graduate […]
Thaiku finds new home on Phinney Ridge
The popular Thai restaurant Thaiku will be reincarnated early next year, and they’re planning to open on Phinney Ridge. Thaiku closed their Ballard Ave location almost a year ago. The […]
Tony’s Coffee hosting ‘Literary Housewarming’ party
Tony’s Coffee (7001 3rd Ave NW) is hosting a grand opening party tonight, which they’re called a “Literary Housewarming.” They’ve invited a few Ballard authors to do some readings tonight, […]
Revised application for land under The Viking
A revised land-use application has been filed for the block that houses the decades-old Viking Tavern at NW 64th St and 24th Ave NW. The application, published today by the Department […]
Nearby: Pottery sale, chemical spill clean-up, and a food bank that needs help
Here are some stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Former Oroweat Bakery Outlet site. Photo by Mike V Contractors clean up decades-old chemical spill at former Oroweat Bakery Outlet site […]
Local authors explore Seattle one stair at a time
A couple local authors have put together an urban hiking book that explores Seattle’s best stairway walks, and Golden Gardens is one of the featured hikes. The book is called […]
Craft fair to benefit Ballard Food Bank
Get some Christmas shopping done while helping a local nonprofit this Sunday: there will be a craft fair to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The craft fair is […]
Mr. J Culinary Essentials to go in former Dish It Up! space
A new kitchen store is going in the former space occupied by Dish It Up! (5320 Ballard Ave.) which closed in April. It’s called Mr. J Culinary Essentials, and it will be […]
RapidRide buses not so rapid in Ballard
The new RapidRide service in Ballard isn’t living up to its name, as buses have been routinely delayed 10 to 15 minutes during the afternoon commute, according to our news […]
Public storage building approved for lot next to Ballard Bridge
The lot that is home to the Dirt Exchange (1515 NW Leary Way) has been approved for a public storage building. The Seattle Department of Planning and Development approved the […]
Learn about rain gardens tonight at the Ballard Library
There will be an informational meeting about rain gardens tonight at the Ballard Library from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by Sustainable Ballard, and will highlight the […]
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