Thousands of people packed 17 blocks of Greenwood Ave. today for one of the Northwest’s most popular annual car shows. Hot rods, classic cars, electric speedsters and pimped-out rides took center stage at the popular event. PhinneyWood was there and has plenty of photos.
About 30 people turned out for the first-ever Loyal Heights scavenger hunt. Mindy Terence, the organizer of the event was excited with the turnout, especially all the families. “It’s all about the kids,” she told us as the families started the hunt. There were three different “hunts.” One for young kids, one for older kids …
If you heard lots of sirens around 11:30 p.m. last night, police from all over Seattle were scrambling to 79th and Greenwood for a massive party that turned into mayhem. Officers report 350 people crammed into a room with 200 more outside. As the party was shut down, fights broke out, shots were fired, and …
Next Tuesday evening, we (The Geeky Swedes) invite you to come say hello at Bergen Place Park. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., we’ll be enjoying the summer evening with the wonderful neighbors of Ballard. Dante Rivera will be out with his hot dog cart selling his famous Inferno Dogs, and DJ Disco Vinnie from …
HeatherHeather posted this picture in the forum this morning and says, “I just thought this was adorable and too good not to share :)” Thanks, Heather! Adds studio5412 in comments: “That’s Odin. He has been a fixture on Ballard Avenue for several years. He is the mellowest dog I’ve ever known. He used to let …
If there are no glitches, Small Faces Development Center will be the new owners of Crown Hill Elementary school next week. In an email sent out yesterday, Executive Director Lynn Wirta says that Catherine Weatbrook, Kathy Brockman and herself “met with the Community of Economic Development and Trade representative to receive the State grant of …
Every other Friday, Ballard native Keith Swanson of Thundering Hooves delivers his grass-fed meat to restaurants, stores and “buying clubs” around the area. One of his stops is at Ray’s Boathouse, who, for more than a year, has been serving their burgers and steaks. Thundering Hooves used to set up at the Ballard Farmers Market, …
Back in April, the word was that Kathy Casey would be leaving Ballard for the other side of the ship canal. Well, things have changed and she’s staying put. In her “Dishing with Kathy Casey Newsletter,” she writes: Sometimes the best laid plans can change and that is just what happened. As many of you …
Expect a few rain drops this weekend. It may be the last weekend in June, but the weather folks over at King5 say it’s not going to feel like it! Grow your dinner! The Ballard Edible Garden Tour is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided tour starts at the Ballard P-Patch (8527 …
If developers get approval, the old Fred Meyer and Greenwood Market at NW 3rd & 85th will be torn down and replaced with a new development. The plans include demolishing the current Fred Meyer and the Greenwood Market and redevelop the property with a new, larger Fred Meyer and 200-300 apartments. The site would also …
If you saw all the firefighters rushing over the Ballard Bridge just before 6:30 p.m., they were headed to an engine fire in a boat at Fishermen’s Terminal. My Ballard reader Silver says the boat’s name is the “Wonderland,” which was kicking out a lot of smoke. Magnolia Voice has the story here.
The zoo isn’t really in Ballard, but this picture is too cute not to post. This is a proud papa of the 20-day old tawny frogmouth chick (in the background) that hatched on June 4th at Woodland Park Zoo. Right now the chick weighs 5.9 ounces and zookeepers say that both parents are doing a …