Ballard banks use kindness to scare off robber
Two neighboring banks on 15th Avenue used the “safe catch” method, using kindness to scare off a would-be bank robber, the FBI says. The suspect popped into the First Mutual Bank …
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Trader Joe’s is one step closer
As construction continues on the Ballard Blocks complex that will house an L.A. Fitness and Trader Joe’s, the grocer is one step closer to opening. The Department of Planning and …
Take 5 Market applies for liquor license
The new Take 5 Market & Cafe’ on the corner of 70th St & 8th Ave has applied for a liquor license. The license specifies that the market will sell …
Send us your Halloween photos
We’re putting together a Halloween photo section here on My Ballard later this week, and we’d love your pics of the best decorated houses, coolest pumpkins and snazziest costumes in …
‘Ballard Landmark’ or ‘Blandmark’
The Ballard Landmark retirement home on Leary has a new sign out front. In between the “Ballard” and the “Landmark” is a signature “B.” From the right angle it looks …
Burke-Gilman bike ‘carcasses’ a mystery
Charlotte has noticed quite a few stripped bike frames along the Burke-Gilman Trail recently. She writes: Anyone know what’s up with the ever-increasing number of bike carcasses on the new …
Dentist moving to Canal Station
The retail space at Canal Station North along Leary Ave. is slowly filling up. Last month we wrote about Zaw Pizza coming in. Now, Ballard Family Dentistry is moving from …
WiFi is back up at the library
This weekend, the WiFi was down at the Ballard Library. But today, technicians were able to get it back in business. It’s amazing, when you think about it, how much …
Daniel Pearl benefit at the Tractor Tavern
Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel Pearl was killed by terrorists in 2002. As an avid music fan, he believed in the power of music to bring people together. His friends …
Anita’s still at the farmers market
If you were wondering, we noticed that Anita’s is still serving up crepes at the Ballard Farmers Market even now that her new restaurant has opened. Because some people need …
Changes coming to the Green Market building
A land use sign is posted at the corner of 64th St. & 32nd Ave., just outside the Sunset Hill Green Market building. But don’t worry, Chuck Genuardi, the owner …
Viaduct tour this weekend
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed this weekend for inspection. On Saturday (not Sunday like we originally said) from 9:30 a.m. to noon, WSDOT, King County & the city will …