We received an email tip from My Ballard reader Gooner who had heard that Olivine on Ballard Ave. is closing. Sure enough, a phone call to the popular shop confirmed […]
House fire on Phinney Ridge
When we went to bed at 11:30 p.m. or so, we were beginning to think our expanded neighborhood would escape any Fourth of July house fires, but sirens headed to […]
Best place to watch fireworks?
Asks Gooner in the forum, “With a young one at home, we can’t go downtown or even camp out anywhere near Lake Union. So is there anywhere in Ballard that […]
Sushi restaurant replacing DiVino Wine Bar
My Ballard reader Ivy noticed that DiVino on Ballard Ave. has closed… and this sign is in the window… Looks like we’re getting a sushi restaurant and cocktail lounge called […]
Low tides this weekend
Last month we wrote about the incredibly low tides (picture below), well this weekend is another great weekend for beach combing. The lowest tide is today with the water bottoming […]
The weekend events calendar
– Today (Friday), the Seattle Civic Band will be playing marching music at the Summer Concerts at the Locks at 2 p.m. – Not quite in the neighborhood, but the […]
Hale’s throwing 25th anniversary party
Ballardite Blog has the news that Hale’s Ales is celebrating their 25th anniversary this Saturday night with live music, happy hour treats and the introduction of a brand new beer. […]
Nau no more, Mooberry coming to Fremont
Back in March we wrote about Nau, a socially-conscious boutique going into the old Sonic Boom location in Fremont. Well, Nau has ceased operations due to a lack of funding […]
Ballard man on ‘Tour de Dog’
Three months ago, Ballard resident David Sylvester took off on his bike with his dog Chiva in tow on a 15-month trek. His goal is to bike across the country, […]
Thunder rumbles through North Seattle
Updated: Thunder and lightning put on quite a show all night long, and My Ballard readers (below) reported hail, flickering lights, power outages and an accident at 85th and 15th. […]
Paseo to replace Gordo’s on Seaview
Last night, we posted a story about Gordo’s closing, and My Ballard reader Schrewzard wrote in comments that the owners said they’ve sold the burger shack to Paseo in Fremont. […]
Strut opens in Greenwood
There’s a new shoe store on the Greenwood/Phinney line. Strut just celebrated its one-month-anniversary, and it’s not your trendy, high-fashion, puttin’ on the ritz kind of boutique. This one focuses […]
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