Last week we wrote about the fact that the popular boutique Olivine is closing. We spoke with the manager today who confirms the store will close in September — it […]
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More questions about 15th Ave. bus lanes
The bus lanes on 15th Ave. south of the Ballard Bridge, are still causing some confusion. Last month we wrote about the “right-turn only” signs along the stretch of road. […]
Want to buy a Thai restaurant?
According to this Craigslist posting, Thai Cafe on 20th Ave. is for sale. Thai Cafe has been in business since 1988. This would be the third restaurant in the last […]
Detours to the Ballard Bridge
We’ll all be very happy when the 15th Avenue repaving project is done. But in the meantime, the northbound on-ramps from the Nickerson/Emerson interchange to the Ballard Bridge will be […]
T-shirt company hits the big time
Fremont’s Destee Nation has been around since 2004 — perhaps you’re even wearing one of their “real shirts from real places,” like this one of the Tractor Tavern — but […]
Popular boutique on Ballard Ave. closing
We received an email tip from My Ballard reader Gooner who had heard that Olivine on Ballard Ave. is closing. Sure enough, a phone call to the popular shop confirmed […]
Best place to watch fireworks?
Asks Gooner in the forum, “With a young one at home, we can’t go downtown or even camp out anywhere near Lake Union. So is there anywhere in Ballard that […]
Sushi restaurant replacing DiVino Wine Bar
My Ballard reader Ivy noticed that DiVino on Ballard Ave. has closed… and this sign is in the window… Looks like we’re getting a sushi restaurant and cocktail lounge called […]
Low tides this weekend
Last month we wrote about the incredibly low tides (picture below), well this weekend is another great weekend for beach combing. The lowest tide is today with the water bottoming […]
The weekend events calendar
– Today (Friday), the Seattle Civic Band will be playing marching music at the Summer Concerts at the Locks at 2 p.m. – Not quite in the neighborhood, but the […]
Hale’s throwing 25th anniversary party
Ballardite Blog has the news that Hale’s Ales is celebrating their 25th anniversary this Saturday night with live music, happy hour treats and the introduction of a brand new beer. […]
Ballard man on ‘Tour de Dog’
Three months ago, Ballard resident David Sylvester took off on his bike with his dog Chiva in tow on a 15-month trek. His goal is to bike across the country, […]
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