The popularity of Deadliest Catch is showing no signs of slowing down. The season 4 finale last night on the Discovery Channel beat ABC, CBS and Fox in the 9 p.m. timeslot’s ratings — three and a half million people watched. As we wrote this weekend, hundreds of people waited in line to tour two …
My Ballard reader David sent us a photo of the curb in front of the Ballard Trio condos on 59th St. near 24th Ave. He says the curb was painted yellow to restrict parking “down the entire block” on Monday. “When they were apartments for the past 30 years, only 20 percent of the curb …
We had quite the discussion on this story a few weeks ago, so here’s an update. The full Seattle City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal to charge shoppers 20 cents for paper or plastic bags. If it’s enacted, Seattle would become one of the first large cities to push the use of reusable …
Remember that Craigslist post from the musician who’s been trying unsuccessfully to play at the Tractor for years? The one who’s trying to pay other bands to allow him to open for them there? The Ballard News Tribune interviewed him. And no, nobody has taken him up on his offer.
Just after midnight yesterday, Mrs. Geeky Swede’s water broke (one month early), and we rushed to Swedish Ballard. This morning, we’re happy to announce we’re the proud parents of a 5-pound 14-ounce baby boy. Mom and baby are exhausted, but doing just fine. Everyone at Swedish has been tremendous. As you might expect, we’ll be …
Firefighters responded to a dumpster fire around 5 p.m. Monday near the 7-11 on Market St. It was extinguished in a matter of minutes. But it did get the attention of nearby businesses and passing motorists. Also: Couch set on fire early Monday at 77th St. and 24th Ave.
The BBQ place Gabriel’s Fire opened up for business a couple days ago on 80th St. and 24th Ave — right where Zagi’s Pizza used to be located. We didn’t have time to stop and eat, but we did run in and grab a menu. Gabriel’s features sandwiches like BBQ beef, beef brisket, pork, chicken …
Two months ago, new owners took over the Java Jazz on 15th. Now signs are going up with the new name, “Energy Espresso.” Since the old owners still run the Java Jazz on 15th on the other side of the Ballard Bridge, the new owners changed the name. And what about those cool statues on …
Throngs of people turned out for Sunday’s fundraiser at Fishermen’s Terminal for the Fishermen’s Memorial fund. They were there to tour two of the boats and meet many of the captains and crew from the Discovery show Deadliest Catch. Fans waited their turn for a tour for a $10 donation. We overheard one man say …
Art, music, beautiful flowers and vegetables took center stage at the Ballard Art in the Garden Festival all day Saturday. Two dozen local artists featured their work at the Ballard P-Patch off of 85th St. A full line-up of musicians entertained the crowd throughout the day. A great event, and terrific weather to boot.
Ballard’s Dutch Bike Company says business is so good for its European city bikes, they plan to open a second shop… in Chicago. Co-owners Stephan Schier and David Schmidt say the bikes are gaining a following in the United States. We’ll see if Chicago can figure out how to ride a conference bike.
You post love signs along the roadway, of course. In the median on southbound 8th Ave., right before 75th St. Works every time. (First spotted by Sarahjc in the forum).