The city has put out a press release announcing it has completed the installation of pedestrian countdown signals at 27 more Seattle intersections, for a total of 80. One of […]
Recently on PhinneyWood.com
Some news from our neighbors to the east, Phinney Ridge and Greenwood… Couth Buzzard bookstore to throw a big sale on its final weekend The Pig ‘N Whistle reopened for […]
Amazon Fresh sighting briefly raises hopes
You may know we’re on a campaign to get Amazon Fresh, the grocery delivery service, to expand to Ballard. After all, our neighborhood is a tech-savvy, organic-loving bunch. My Ballard […]
Army to serve cake at the Locks
This weekend, the Army Reserve will celebrate 100 years of service with music, festivities and free cake at the Ballard Locks. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m., […]
Hit and run involving a motorcycle
My Ballard reader Shana sent us this note: My husband was just hit and run on his motorcycle this morning at 6:45 at the intersection of NW 80th and 22nd […]
Neighborhoods gather for ‘Seattle Night Out’
Dozens of block parties recognized Seattle Night Out across Ballard Tuesday night to reinforce neighborhood crime awareness. This block party on 9th Ave. near 70th St. featured hot dogs, a […]
A bizarre Ballard cat mystery
OK, ready for this one? A very old cat goes missing in Ballard, and the owner puts up posters in the neighborhood. Eight days later, someone puts up a mysterious […]
Hamburger Harry’s
Hamburger Harry’s (burgers) 2409 NW Market St. (map) MyBallard.com: “Harry’s offers a full array of burgers, from the standard fare to the Deluxe Burger Ciabatta, Jalapeno Popper Burger and Beer […]
Austin Cantina
Austin Cantina (Tex-Mex) AustinCantina.org 5809 24th Ave. NW (map) (206) 789-1277 Austin Cantina is now closed (1/02/2009) CitySearch.com: “…stimulating Tex-Mex cuisine with a Northwest twist on those with a love […]
Hamburger Harry’s now open
Ballard’s newest hamburger joint, Hamburger Harry’s on Market near 24th Ave., just opened its doors on Monday. We stopped in and grabbed a menu. Harry’s offers a full array of […]
Expensive election for Burbank, Carlyle & Bloss
Three candidates are competing to fill the House seat for the 36th District that Representative Helen Sommers is vacating after 35 years. The candidates, John Burbank (D), Reuven Carlyle (D) […]
‘Seattle Night Out’ is tonight
If you’re like us, you may have received an invitation to join your own block’s “Night Out” party this Tuesday night — an annual event to raise awareness for neighborhood […]
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