New mural next to Green Go
No, it’s not Henry painting this mural on a fence on 20th Ave. It’s artist Todd Lown, who’s seen here putting the finishing touches on a mural of the great …
Ballard
LA Fitness now open, photos from inside
After a few delays, LA Fitness in the Ballard Blocks building (map) opened its doors to the public this morning. It’s a massive facility — LA Fitness’ first “Signature Club” in the country — 58,000 square feet across two floors.
Most of the club is situated in a huge open-air room on the fifth floor. For starters, there are 92 pieces of cardio equipment, many with video screens.
The 25 meter pool and spa overlook the Ship Canal. Click below for more photos and the story on why LA Fitness said it opened later than expected…
Trader Joe’s opening March 6th
Trader Joe’s (around the corner from LA Fitness) now has an official opening date of March 6th, according to a sign in the window. Most of the shelves are stocked, …
Mandrakes last day this Sunday
After a total of 16 years in Ballard, Mandrakes Antiques is closing this Sunday. Owner Craig Keister put up the big “Uncle” signs in the windows right after the holiday …
Nearby: Fremont parking, 15th Ave., robbery
Some recent news from our nearby neighborhoods… – Fremont: Pay meters, parking signs to be installed next week – Interbay: City to make changes to “BAT lanes” on 15th Ave. …
Report of orcas spotted off Golden Gardens
Two pods of orcas — about 40 in all — have been hanging out in Puget Sound today. They swam by Alki in West Seattle late this morning, and then …
Hamburger Harry’s wants sidewalk dining
Summer is almost here, and Hamburger Harry’s on Market St. near 24th Ave. wants to take advantage of the sunny weather. The hamburger joint has submitted a request to the …
Amazon Fresh expands to Ballard
Ravenna may have won Amazon Fresh‘s neighborhood expansion vote a few weeks ago, but as we suspected, the online grocer says it will expand to Ballard, too. Starting now, residents …
Viaduct tunnel meeting in Ballard on Monday
This coming Monday, WSDOT, the City of Seattle and King County will hold an open house at Adam’s Elementary to give Ballard residents a “first look” at plans to replace …
Zoo scrambles after monkey escapes
A 12-year-old monkey named “Ritkus” escaped its exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo this morning, forcing the zoo into lockdown. It was tranquilized a short time later. PhinneyWood has all …
Ballard woman dies after accident in Fremont
A 42-year-old Ballard woman who was involved in yesterday’s crash that shut down the Fremont Bridge has died. The Seattle Times says a woman claiming to be the victim’s friend …
Emergency shelter moving to Ballard
The old Calvary Lutheran Church on 23rd Ave. and 70th St., which is currently for sale, will soon become home to a nighttime SHARE shelter for as many as 20 …