One of Ballard’s longest-running businesses and a cultural staple of the neighborhood, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods could close soon. The store told us “there’s a good possibility” that it could join the growing line of empty stores on Market St., but “we’re really unsure right now.” You may remember last summer, owners Reidun and Anita Endresen …
Seattle Police are stretched down the southbound lanes of 15th from 85th to Market this afternoon making sure no one drives in the left lane. We spoke with the firefighters on Ladder 6 who say they’re dealing with a broken hydraulic line on their truck, which leaked hydraulic fluid down 15th. The Ladder truck pulled …
Kevin Carlson loves Ballard. He was born and raised here and has always dreamed of opening a place. Now his dream is coming true. Carlson bought The Station Bistro on Leary, which closed in December of last year, and he’s transforming it into a new bar called Shelter. He’s doubling the square footage by adding …
The “Coming Soon” sign is out of the window at Four Spoons Cafe in Crown Hill as they open for business today. The old Library Cafe/Crown Hill Bistro at the corner of Dibble and 85th is a new neighborhood cafe. We’re told they’re doing breakfast and lunch only and will have a limited menu this …
The bakery inside the QFC just north of 85th on 15th was robbed Sunday at 2:47 p.m., according to Seattle Police spokesman Detective Jeff Kappell. Kappell says the suspect stole cash and left the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a white male in his 40s with an open wound on his cheek. …
A 16-foot bronze statue will be the “welcome figure” for the Salmon Bay Natural Area. Groundswell NW has chosen Seattle artist Marvin Oliver to create this sculpture which represents “local indigenous cultures and the rich tribal history of the site,” according to the Groundswell NW website. Oliver, who is of Quinalt decent, proposes that the …
About 40 people showed up this morning for the first-ever East Ballard walking tour. Dawn Hemminger, one of the organizers was surprised and happy with the turnout. “We were expecting anywhere from 10 to 20 people,” she said. The group started the 2-hour walk at Cafe Bambino. “Our main goal for this tour is to …
Some news from our nearby neighborhoods: – Big turnout for the Fremont 5k and Briefcase Relay yesterday evening – Neighbors help young Magnolia woman who was victim of hate crime – The big Greenwood Car Show later this month needs volunteers – More local wildlife: an owl visits a tree in Phinney Ridge
A Seattle man has been arrested and faces a felony hate-crime charge for an incident that happened just before 8 p.m. yesterday at a bus stop near 15th & 85th. The Seattle Times is reporting that the suspect threatened to stab an African-American man who was waiting for the bus and told him, “You don’t …
Looks like it’s going to be another beautiful weekend in Ballard! Northwest Senior Center Huge 2009 Spring Rummage Sale is going on today and tomorrow at the corner of NW Market and 32nd NW. Saturday morning is the East Ballard Walking Tour. Meet at 10 a.m. at Cafe’ Bambino (405 NW 65th). The 2-hour walk …
The colorful, creative and bedazzled penguins start their march today toward the Woodland Park Zoo. Back in April the zoo did a “call for artists” to dress up 22-inch fabricated penguins in honor of the new Humboldt Penguin exhibit. Today, more than 50 penguins will start migrating from the Seattle Center through Ballard, Fremont, Greenwood …
Seattle Parks and Recreation says it still has openings for its popular Summer Swim League, which gives young swimmers, ages 7–18, the opportunity to learn about competitive swimming in a fun, low pressure setting. Swimmers work out every weekday morning for this 6-week program that highlights two dual meets and two championship meets each summer …