Trader Joe’s opens to enthusiastic crowd
In one of the most anticipated Ballard store openings in recent memory, Trader Joe’s opened its doors just before 9 a.m. today to a crowd of eager shoppers. The event …
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Sounders scarves all over the place
Seattle’s first Major League Soccer season is drawing closer, and the Sounders are in full marketing mode. You may have noticed these scarves hanging outside Cupcake Royale as well in …
5 rescued after ship runs aground in Alaska
Five crew members from a Fisherman’s Terminal-based trawler had a very close call in Alaska early this morning. Buffeted by 57 mph gusts, the trawler “Mar-Gun” ran aground near St. …
Viaduct replacement passes Senate
The deep-bore tunnel option to replace the viaduct passed the state Senate this morning, according to the Seattle PI. “I’ll bet the whole debate didn’t last 10 minutes,” said Sen. …
Changes to BAT lanes on 15th Ave.
After hearing community feedback about the confusing BAT lanes on 15th Ave W, the city has made some changes. Last week the city installed signs and markings to reflect those …
No Zoo Doo for you
Each March, garden enthusiasts head to the zoo for one thing – Zoo Doo. This year the Woodland Park Zoo has canceled the Fecal Fest after finding unacceptable levels of …
Cheer coach wins prestigious award
The Ballard High School cheerleading coach is being recognized as one of the best coaches in the country. Nancy Ellen Elster is one of three recipients of the Pinnacle Award, …
Leif Erikson Lodge is looking for its queen
The Leif Erikson Lodge is looking for their 2009 queen and princess. The Queen and Princess Scholarship Program awards two young women who represent the lodge as its royalty an …
More break-ins around Ballard
Both the Sun Cafe on 6th Ave. and Nervous Nellie’s Espresso on 56th St. near 15th Ave. were both broken into Monday night. Jeanette at Nervous Nellie’s says that someone …
City crackdown on off-leash dogs in parks
The Seattle Parks Department and the Seattle Animal Shelter are stepping up enforcement at city parks that are being turned into unofficial “off-leash” areas by dog owners. Park staff have …
Ballard street to close for ‘Car-Free Days’
After piloting the program last year, Mayor Greg Nickels is expanding “Car-Free Days” to Ballard this year. The idea is to shut down a street for few hours for cycling …
Energy Espresso cafe closes
Less than a year after opening, Energy Espresso is closed. The little building at 15th & 59th was Java Jazz before new owners took it over and changed the name …