Whole Foods has settled its legal dispute with developer TRF Pacific, paving the way to open its latest store along 15th Ave. in Interbay after all. Construction ground to a halt late last year after Whole Foods had second thoughts about moving into the entire 38,000 square foot space. But the new plan is for …
We’re waking up to a light dusting of snow Tuesday morning, but not enough to cause any problems on the roadways. Forecasters say that the flakes will turn to rain a little bit later this morning, with no more snow in the immediate forecast.
Rhapsody Partners and architect Arthur Chang presented the latest proposal for Market Street Landing to the Design Review Board on Monday night. The condo-retail complex is slated for the old Denny’s site at 15th and Market. Last time Chang presented his design plans to the board, a member called it a “sprawling octopus.” This time, …
At the Design Review Board meeting tonight, Home for Good presented its early proposal for an affordable green housing project at 1506 NW 62nd St. Home for Good is a non-profit striving to build “creative home ownership” projects throughout Seattle to “increase personal stability and community vitality.” The proposal is for two structures: 1) a …
After putting on a big “going out of business” sale over the last few weeks, workers at Bella’s on Market St. covered the windows in brown paper tonight after carting away the remaining inventory. There’s been a lot of change recently within a block of Market and 24th St. The following businesses are either closing …
One of Ballard’s oldest companies is picking up and moving to West Seattle. Jacobsen’s Marine, which has been a boating tradition here in Ballard since 1951, is packing up and expects to move out of its Market St. store by February 1st. Last year Bob Jacobsen Jr., trustee for the estate holding the property, announced …
If you want to have your say in the design of the proposed condo-retail complex at the corner of 15th and Market, often called the “Gateway to Ballard,” then you can attend a public meeting at the Ballard High School library tonight (Monday) at 8 p.m. That’s when the proposed designs for Market Street Landing, …
As we reported, All the Kings Flags on Market St. has closed. The store is all but empty, and this sign is taped to the front door: Reminds us of this message left on Nick’s Boats and Motors last year.
Brown paper covers the windows of the space that used to be Austin Cantina. A new tenant is busy getting the place on 24th ready to open. A sign in the window says that O’Shan Sushi will open soon and serve “healthy Japanese food and sushi.” O’Shan is Ballard’s third new sushi place in the …
Magnolia resident Elizabeth Campbell is moving ahead with an effort to stop the city from building a tunnel in favor of a new Viaduct. This week, she submitted her petition for an initiative, coincidentally designated Initiative 99. “This tunnel option is absurd,” explains Campbell on her website, YesViaduct.com. “(It) eliminates connections for the commuters and …
My Ballard reader Erik says he happened upon this scene on Market St. near Ballard Ave. just after 6 p.m. Friday evening. He says witnesses told him a SUV accidentally backed into the parking meter, sending it flying across the sidewalk, nearly hitting a pedestrian. (Thanks Erik!) Update: To a couple of our commenters, this …
Filling out those tax forms can be frustrating and a bit daunting. The United Way of King County, AARP and the Seattle Public Library are teaming up to offer free tax preparation service. Trained volunteers will be at the Ballard branch from February 2nd through April 13th to answer questions and help prepare personal tax …