In last week’s batch of police reports, we discovered two cases of stolen lawn statues in Ballard. And this week, My Ballard reader sjblackford says someone stole a concrete gargoyle […]
Malena’s Tacos reopens after fire
In May of last year, a fire at Malena’s Tacos on 56th St. sent customers running, gutted the kitchen and left behind smoke and water damage. After a long restoration, […]
Ballard High School flag at half-staff
My Ballard reader MGHart emailed us wondering why the Ballard High School flag is currently flying at half staff. We called the school and found out the Governor has ordered […]
Thousands of streetlights await repair
We noticed on a drive around Ballard the other night that dozens of streetlights are burned out, and today our fellow neighborhood news site West Seattle Blog reports that Seattle […]
Traffic lights adjusted at 8th & Market
The traffic light at 8th and Market has given many drivers headaches recently. Deborah Young was among several drivers to complain about the left turn arrow. “On a good day […]
Ballard residents attend Viaduct open house
More than 100 people attended an open house at Adam’s Elementary Monday evening to learn more about plans to replace the Viaduct with a deep bored tunnel. The open house […]
Nearby: Bomb squad, new brewery, Nickerson St.
Some recent news from our nearby neighborhoods… – Green Lake: Police send a robot to blow up suspicious package on trail – Fremont: New microbrewery coming to Fremont in April […]
St. Luke’s hosting homeless car camp
With the number of homeless people living out of their cars on the rise, Ballard Homes For All Coalition (BHFAC) launched a program last year to provide a safe environment […]
Rachael Ray’s Ballard episode airing March 1st
You may remember back in August when Rachael Ray and camera crews visited Volterra restaurant here in Ballard. It was part of the Food Network show, Rachael’s Vacation. Now there’s […]
Construction project at 15th and Market
Ballard’s busiest intersection will be a little busier this Monday and Tuesday. Construction crews will be working on the pavement in the southeastern corner of the intersection. The northbound curb […]
And the winner is…
Slumdog Millionaire, which happens to be playing at Majestic Bay. Slumdog won “best movie” and seven other Oscars Sunday night.
A look inside the Art Church
We stopped by grand opening party of the Art Church at 61st St. and 20th Ave. to snap a few photos of artist Marianne Maksirisombat’s collection inside.
We arrived just as the party was getting underway. The pews are gone, and Maksirisombat’s artwork lines the walls in the congregation hall.
Maksirisombat recently moved into the vacant Ballard Assembly of God church, and she’s turned it into an art studio. Couple more photos below…
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