Amazon Fresh is getting closer
Amazon Fresh is now delivering to the 98103 zip code. The online grocer recently added the area to Amazon Prime customers only, a club that costs $79 per year. 98103 …
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Demolition complete at ‘Ballard Blocks II’ site
Crews have carted away the last of the debris from the demolition of the industrial complex on 46th St., right across from Edith Macefield’s old house. All that remains is …
Top Banana closing soon for the season
Ballard’s popular fruit and produce stand, Top Banana, is expected to close for the season sometime this week. Like every year, it will soon be replaced by a Christmas tree …
New restaurant, retail moving into Old Ballard
Some big news in Old Ballard. Two local businessmen have purchased the historic buildings at 5305, 5307 and 5313 Ballard Ave. with plans to start a French restaurant, reports the …
New Obama t-shirts at Epilogue
Before the elections Epilogue Books sold “Ballard for Obama” t-shirts and bumper stickers that were wildly popular. Many Ballardites were disappointed to learn that the items quickly sold out. Now …
Buy in Ballard this holiday season
With the economy in turmoil and the holiday season quickly approaching, many Ballard businesses are understandably nervous. Families are spending less, and there’s no quick recovery on the horizon. As …
Shoes nailed to telephone poles
MyBallard reader Don emailed us about an unusual display along Ballard Ave. Noticed this on Sunday, someone nailed shoes to telephone poles all over Ballard Ave. The shoes are paired, …
Overnight car accident at funeral home
Writes My Ballard reader Jessica about an accident on Sunday night: Last night at about 11 p.m. there was a car that crashed into the side of the funeral home …
Cat shot with pellet gun
We received this email from My Ballard reader Danya: Just wanted to get the word out that someone in Ballard shot my cat with a pellet gun. I live on …
Gas leak at Mike’s Chili Parlor
We’re not making this up. The fire department responded to Mike’s Chili Sunday afternoon for a gas leak in the restaurant’s basement. The leak was capped in a matter of …
Recovering from the PNA beer taste
PhinneyWood had a tough assignment last night “covering” the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s popular beer taste. The winning brew? Maritime Pacific X.P.A. By the way, make sure you mark your calendar …
The weekend events calendar
The new book “Norwegian Seattle.” will make its debut at Scandinavian Specialties (6719 15th Ave NW) Friday from 5 pm until 7 pm. There will be food, wine and krumkake. …