Meet Ballard’s highest-tech commuter
We’ve all seen Segways here and there, even at the Ballard Farmer’s Market. But we watched this gentleman, clad in a suit and tie, effortlessly cruise along the side of …
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Makeover planned for Old Ballard building
For nearly 80 years, the Kolstrand Marine Supply Company worked out of this building just south of Ballard Hardware at 4743 Ballard Ave NW. Last summer, the building sold, and …
All-star cast at new French restaurant
We’ve been covering the transformation of the old Obermaier Machine Works building on Ballard Ave. into Bastille Cafe & Bar, a new French restaurant. Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson …
Greener Lifestyles is saying goodbye
After nearly six years on Ballard Ave, Greener Lifestyles is closing. We spoke with the owner today who says that she’s been living a schizophrenic life, jostling between the retail …
Whittier Elementary to get new principal
Whittier Elementary is getting a new principal starting the 2009-2010 school year. Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and Chief Academic Officer Carla Santorno have confirmed Linda Robinson to the post. Ms. Robinson …
New outdoor seating in Ballard
Just in time for the sun, several Ballard eateries have opened outdoor seating areas. The deck to the right is at La Carta de Oaxaca on Ballard Ave. We’re told …
Building replacing Sunset Bowl gets green light
After a two hour meeting, the Design Review Board unanimously approved the design (.pdf) for Avalon Ballard, the 233-unit apartment building replacing Sunset Bowl at Market St. and 14th Ave. …
Nearby: Lily Tomlin, The B-52s, farmer’s market
A few stories of interest from our nearby neighborhoods… – Lily Tomlin demands Woodland Park Zoo release elephants – Joan Baez, The B-52s on Zoo Tunes concert lineup this summer …
Students clean up St. Alphonsus school
A group of students spent their Saturday sprucing up St. Alphonsus School. As part of the the Spring Rebuilding 2009 day for Rebuilding Together Seattle, local high school students worked …
Police looking for strong-arm robbery suspects
While we were covering Friday night’s carjacking, we heard the police talking about a string of strong-arm robberies. Today, we have the details of three robberies that happened in the …
‘Penguins on the March’ call for artists
Glitzy, bedazzled and dressed up penguins will soon be marching through Seattle. In anticipation of the new Humbolt Penguin exhibit at Woodland Park, the zoo is looking for artists of …
Meeting tonight for Sunset Bowl replacement
Tonight, AvalonBay Communities will present to the Design Review Board their updated version of the apartment building that will replace Sunset Bowl. These are the updated designs of the 233-unit …