Ballard is now home to the newest technology in cancer treatment. Swedish Hospital just opened the first TomoTherapy center in the Greater Puget Sound Region. TomoTherapy combines the use of CT imaging into the delivery of radiation in real time. “What is unique about it is that it basically looks like a CAT scanner, it […]
Author: Ryan McNamee
Local economy looks promising
This time last year people were spending less, the stock market was still at record lows and people around the country were being laid off. Over the last few months, Ballard businesses say they’re seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. “I don’t know if we are in a pocket, where we have […]
Medical marijuana dispensaries open in Ballard
Over the past few months, Ballard has become home for two medical marijuana dispensaries: Ballard Herbal Collective and the Seattle Cannabis Co-op. “People need to feel comfortable here,” explains Stacey K., founder and director of Ballard Herbal Collective, located in a building on NW 56th and 22nd Ave. “My dad has been a longtime patient, […]
Dolly Parton night at Conor Byrne
It was all Dolly, all the time at Conor Byrne (5140 Ballard Ave NW) Saturday night. A “sold-out” sign hung on the door to the popular pub. “You couldn’t buy tickets, we are just sold out from people walking in,” Kiley Dumas, an employee at the Pub says. “Tribute Nights always get a lot of […]
Ballardite has two films in Sundance Film Festival
It was not until senior year of high school that Ballard resident Lacey Leavitt had realized she could write film scripts. “I was on track to do journalism,” Lacey says, “then it dawned on me that you could actually write films for people to make.” Today she has two films being premiered at the Sundance […]
Christmas weekend business hours
With Christmas right around the corner, many businesses will be changing their weekend hours. Here is a look at what is open and closed Christmas weekend. Ballard Bros. Seafood (5305 15th Ave. NW) – Open 11-8 on Friday, noon-8 p.m. on Christmas. Ballard Fred Meyer (915 NW 45th St) – Open until 6pm on Friday, […]
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