Ravenna. After nine days of voting for the newest Amazon Fresh route, the 98115 zip code neighborhood came out on top. According to the Amazon Fresh website, “There was a […]
New details on Ballard High gun incident
We reported last week that Ballard High “sheltered in place” after someone spotted a man with a silver handgun nearby. He was never found. Three days later, according to a […]
Mandrakes, Annabelle’s going out of business
The sign in the window at Mandrakes antiques at Market and 24th says it all: After 19 years in the antiques business, owner Craig Keister is calling it quits. “When […]
Alert about suspicious cable guys
My Ballard reader Paul sent us this note about an incident on Wednesday: In the middle of the afternoon, a man (white, shaved head, 5’ 8-10, early 30s) knocked on […]
Nearby: Blue house, burglaries, real estate
A little recent news from our nearby neighborhoods: Magnolia: Home for sale features blue carpet, walls and ceilings throughout Queen Anne: Three businesses burglarized by a crook with a power […]
Denny’s site developer: ‘There is zero financing’
Exclusive: Months after the controversial demolition of the landmark Denny’s building, the developer of a new condo-retail project at the 15th Ave. and Market St. site says they have no […]
Last day to vote for Amazon Fresh
Today is the last day to vote for Amazon Fresh. Since January 6th, Amazon Fresh has let people vote for which zip code they should come to next. As of […]
Inheritor of Edith’s house not ready to sell (yet)
As the New York Times reported a few weeks ago, construction superintendent Barry Martin said he planned to sell Edith Macefield’s old home. But according to a new story by […]
Aurora Bridge lanes repainted
The lane lines on the Aurora Bridge that disappeared during the snowstorm, creating plenty of confusion, are being re-painted today (Wednesday). Seattle Department of Transportation crews are closing one lane […]
Sunset Tavern the ‘heart of Seattle music’
The Seattle Weekly’s Hannah Levin has bestowed a great honor upon the Ballard music institution Sunset Tavern. “While anticipation for the Crocodile’s re-opening (currently projected for late February) builds, it’s […]
More phone books arrive, how to opt out
Every few months — just like this last week — we discover a new phone book or two on our front porch. “Ballard just received new Verizon phone books, which […]
Ballard reaction to Viaduct tunnel announcement
The governor has made it official: construction will begin on the $4.24 billion deep-bored tunnel in 2011, opening to drivers in 2015. And now the official reaction is coming in. […]
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