Bumbling burglar stumped at Zesto’s
Last night, a burglar broke into Zesto’s on 65th and got away with… nothing. Well, he did get on KING 5 News (watch video). The man took 30 minutes to …
Little Orly Candy Company moving
The company that provides carmel corn to Qwest Field and Seattle Center and carmel apples to Safeway is leaving the Ballard/Phinney area. The Little Orly Candy Company, which is next …
Christmas tree tradition continues
Boy Scout troop 100 is getting ready for their annual fundraiser, selling Christmas trees at the St. Alphonsus Catholic church parking lot. It’s been a tradition in Ballard for more …
Nordic holiday spirit at Yulefest 2008
The Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Christmas festival, Yulefest 2008, was in full swing when we stopped by on Saturday evening. The event features over a dozen music and dance groups …
Waste backs up on seafood ship
Updated: Crews on board a 300-foot fish processing vessel called the Seattle Fire Department and Coast Guard late Friday night after discovering water flowing inside. The Marine Emergency Response Team …
Urban hikers tour library branches
18 members of the Seattle Mountaineers Club completed an urban hike today between seven branches of the Seattle Public Library, and they just finished the day at Ballard Library. Here …
The weekend events calendar
‘Tis the holiday season! Do some holiday shopping at the Holiday bazaar and bake sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
‘Deathcake Royale’ coming for T-Day
Cupcake Royale’s traditional Valentine’s Day chocolate upon chocolate upon chocolate (and coffee) heart-stopper, the $6.95 Deathcake Royale, is making a one day appearance next Wednesday. Anyone who wants to get their hands …
Ballardite and dog attacked by raccoon
In the MyBallard forum: I want to alert the Ballard dog walkers to be aware of a recent raccoon attack on me and one of my dogs. We were stopped …
Cat escapes from hospital, may be headed to Ballard
Phinney Animal Hospital on Greenwood Ave. has had an escapee. Please keep your eyes open for an orange cat with a blue e-collar (those plastic cones they get after a …
Parking rates go up in Ballard
Starting on January 1, 2009, the price you pay to park in downtown Ballard will be $2 per hour, up from the $1.50 that the city currently charges. The Seattle …
New pastry shop opens at Canal Station
Belle Pastry is the newest business to open in Canal Station. Just up the street from Source Salon and next door to Emerald City Smoothie, this is the second location …