A man is in custody for assault after attacking two people at the Ballard Post Office with a pitchfork. The 28-year-old attacker, Daniel Aaron Kuchta, had just been released from Pierce County Jail four days prior. According to King County Prosecutors, on August 5th, Kuchta tried to stab a woman who had just exited the […]
Bike parade and celebration for new North Seattle Greenway
This Saturday, there will be a bike parade and party in Crown Hill to celebrate the new North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway and signalized crossing at Holman Rd NW and NW 92nd St. Hosted by the Seattle Department of Transportation, the parade will kick off at Licton Springs Park, travel along the newly created greenway and […]
6-story apartment building planned for Interbay
An Interbay property on 15th is set to turn into a 6-story, 164-unit apartment building. The development site at 2222 15th Ave W has just sold for $4.1 million, according to a report by the Seattle DJC. The seller was the Voier family, which has owned the property for decades. According to the DJC, the […]
Grants available for waste-reduction and clean-up projects
If you have a good idea for waste reduction, sustainability, or city clean-up projects, you might want to consider applying for one of Waste Management’s grants. Waste Management is partnering up with Seattle Public Utilities to provide grants to groups or individuals who have project ideas that support waste reduction, sustainable materials management, and cleaning […]
Fremont’s Silence Heart Nest to close its doors
One of Seattle’s oldest vegetarian restaurants is shutting its doors: Silence Heart Nest has announced they’ll be closing on Wednesday. The veggie haven has been open for 33 years, run by devotees of a guru from Bangladesh, Sri Chinmoy. It started in the U District in the mid-80s, and moved to Fremont in 2005. Now, […]
Thai restaurant Secret Savory now open on Market St
The newest Thai restaurant in Ballard is now up and running. Secret Savory has taken over the former Root Table location at 2213 NW Market St. And as you can see below, the space has had quite the renovation. The owners tell My Ballard that they’ll serve food from four different regions of Thailand — […]
Ballard Commons cleared out for Seattle Park’s concierge program
Crews from the City cleaned up a number of camps at Ballard Commons over the weekend in advance of Seattle Park’s new concierge program. The program, which launches today (Monday) and will continue through the end of September, will place Seattle Parks staff at the park every day from 11am to 8pm. There will be […]
Fremont development site sells for $4.6 million
A Fremont development site, slated to become a five-story apartment building, has just been sold for $4.6 million. The site is just north of Uneeda Burger, at 4310-4316 Fremont Ave N. According to the Seattle DJC, the buyers were two LLCs associated with Cohen Properties. An early redevelopment plan was filed in June by Cohen […]
This week at Ballard Commons
Art installations and classes, buskers, fitness classes, and a free concert are all coming up this week at the Ballard Commons Park. New in the park next week will be a pilot program of the Park Concierge, in which Seattle Parks staff will be on hand everyday to offer activities and information about Parks programming. […]
Temporary trail closures coming to Discovery Park
Two popular trails at Discovery Park will have temporary closures starting later this month as crews upgrade underground water reservoirs for the West Point Treatment Plant. The work is expected to start August 19, and construction will affect Loop Trail and Capehart Trail. King County says the project will take about three to five months. […]
Seattle Parks to start daily presence at Ballard Commons Park
Starting next week, Seattle Parks staff will be at Ballard Commons Park every day with activities in an effort to encourage positive park behavior. It’s called the Park Concierge program, which will bring a canopy tent with Seattle Parks and Recreation staff running a small booth. They’ll have sidewalk activities for all ages and provide […]
Ballard Reuse celebrates five years in business
This Saturday, Ballard Reuse will celebrate five years in business with a party. Ballard Reuse will host their 5th annual Customer Appreciation Day on August 10th, with 25 percent off all items and a new t-shirt release, designed by local artist Kyler Martz. They’ll also have free ice cream from Parfait and free sausages from […]
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