Over the last few weeks, crews have removed the natural grass at Ballard High School’s athletic field in preparation to install artificial turf. While artificial turf is much easier to maintain, as we’ve written about before, not everyone is sold on the idea. The $1.65 million project is scheduled to be completed by August, before …
City of Seattle planners are looking at ways to improve townhouse design, but some are saying the suggested solutions are worse than what we have now. City planners say the current formulaic designs are largely due to limiting zoning rules. One architect was quoted in the story as saying he only works on projects that …
You may have noticed this new sign while driving on 36th through Fremont. City crews are installing it on 36th before it meets Fremont Place and heads down to the Fremont Bridge. It will signal when the bridge is up to give drivers the opportunity to take an alternate route. Very helpful. The city is …
The Ballard Locks are closed today to install the “Adult Salmon Exclusion Structure” (basically a big fish screen for chinook salmon), so we stopped by to take a look. While we didn’t see any divers in the water, the Locks were very serene. A rare sight at this active place.
Last week, Rev. Rich Lang of Trinity Methodist Church told his congregation that was going to get arrested, and today he followed through on his promise. Lang was one of 15 people arrested in front of Seattle City Hall protesting the sweeps of homeless camps (see photos by Isabel). “I am convinced that God is …
Gasoline isn’t the only fuel that’s skyrocketing in price. Dan Freeman from Dr. Dan’s Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard told the Seattle Times that his biodiesel business is down so dramatically that he may have to sell part of his operation. Biofuel prices have jumped to $6 a gallon, and Metro Transit says it’s “taking an …
Just hours after the Seattle Parks and Recreation staff recommended restricting the number of bonfires at Golden Gardens and Alki — which generated quite the reaction here on MyBallard and elsewhere — parks superintendent Tim Gallagher issued a press release saying his department will not tackle the issue this year. In other words, no change …
Just a reminder, today (Saturday) is the ribbon-cutting ceremony and BBQ for the new Salmon Bay Nature Area overlook. It’s a new public plaza and deck that overlooks a stretch of undeveloped wooded land that provides refuge for migrating juvenile salmon. The ribbon cutting with the mayor is at 2 p.m., and an outdoor BBQ …
Several Ballard businesses have received some press about their kiddo policy. At Duque Salon + Spa, they have banned children altogether. Their sign reads, “About the little ones … Due to the delicate nature of our business, we ask that children not be brought into the salon, spa or boutique. Thank you.” Apparently moms pushing …
One of the newest swanky spots in Ballard, Ocho, is hoping to expand it’s seating options. The small corner joint has just applied for a sidewalk cafe permit. Of course with the weather not really cooperating, we’re not sure if the outdoor tables will ever get used. The Capitol Hill Seattle blog does a good …
Seattle Parks & Rec is proposing a ban on the summer tradition of lounging around the bonfire at Golden Gardens park and Alki in 2009. This year, they’d like to reduce the number of fire pits at Golden Gardens from 12 to seven. The Seattle PI writes that this is the second time in the …
Construction workers have added the final story on the LA Fitness and Trader Joe’s, towering high over Edith Macefield’s house. Here’s the photo from a few months ago.