Tailgaters Sports Bar opens in former Bad Albert’s location
The saga of Bad Albert’s has come to an end, as the restaurant/bar has reopened as Tailgaters Sports Bar at 5100 Ballard Ave NW. General Manager Jeff Denny says the …
Pair of bald eagles spotted in Ballard
One of our readers, Marc von Holzen spotted a pair of bald eagles in Ballard this morning at the top of a fir tree near NW 68th St and 28th …
Enjoy the sun – rain returns this weekend
We’ve been getting some serious sun the last few days, but that stretch is set to come to a halt tomorrow as rain is in the forecast for the next …
Ballard’s first baby of the year born to Magnolia parents
The first baby born in 2013 at the Swedish Hospital in Ballard was welcomed by Magnolia parents Alex and Lisa Warren on Jan. 1 at 12:19 a.m. Her name is …
New year brings some changes to Seattle Public Libraries
Seattle Public Libraries are rolling out some changes with the new year, thanks to the library levy passed by voters in 2012. Among the changes will be increased Sunday hours; …
Anita’s Crepes has temporarily closed
Over the holidays, we caught word that Anita’s Crepes (4350 Leary Way NW) closed unexpectedly after losing their lease. The restaurant is locked up, and this message is on their …
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Golden Gardens
Hundreds showed up for the 4th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Golden Gardens on this sunny New Year’s Day in Ballard. Here are a few shots of the brave plungers. …
Reminder: no garbage collection tomorrow
There will be no solid waste collections tomorrow, January 1. Â All Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday collections will be collected one day later this week. The north and south recycling …
Sunrise from the Ship Canal
My Ballard reader Steven Thompson sent us this great shot of the sunrise from his home at the entrance to the Ship Canal this morning. Thanks for the photo, Steven!
Beaver Basketball hits mid-season
By Bucky Beaver There is some great basketball being played in Ballard this season and it’s happening at Ballard High School. Both the girls and boys varsity teams are putting …
End-of-year blood drive on Monday
On Monday, Dec. 31, there will be a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Jo-Anne Fabrics on NW 57th St in Ballard. And, you can …
Take the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day, some brave people will be welcoming in the new year with a plunge in the Puget Sound at Golden Gardens. It’s called the Polar Bear Plunge, …