Beaver basketball highlights
Boys basketball: For the first time in a long time, the Ballard boys basketball team is ranked. They went into last night’s game against Redmond as #10 in the state. …
Two new bars open on Ballard Ave
There are two new watering holes on Ballard Avenue – The Sexton and Macleod’s Scottish Pub. The Sexton is in the former Madame K’s location. The Sexton (5327 Ballard Ave …
Santa spreads cheer in north Seattle
Last week Carol spotted Santa in Whittier Heights. This week Eric spotted him in Sunset Hill. This morning that Santa was live on King5 Morning news with Christie Johnson. Nic …
Get a piece of Thaiku after it closes
Updated: Although the owners are auctioning off the restaurant belongings, they are still looking to reopen. From a press release we received Wednesday morning – “We are actively looking for …
Groundbreaking for homeless housing in February
Developers for the Nyer Urness House say they’re close to breaking ground. The vacant lot at 1753 NW 56th St. “We’ve been working on this project for quite awhile,” Beth …
Whittier Heights neighbor warns of mutilated, scattered mail
MyBallard reader Bill sent us this note: I wanted to alert you to recent mail box thefts in the area. I live at the corner of 75th and 13th next …
Umpqua Bank now open in Ballard
The former Radio Shack space at 2032 NW Market St is now the newest branch of Umpqua Bank. “This doesn’t feel like a bank,” we overheard someone say while touring …
Major paving project on 85th Street starts soon
The illuminated signs are now in place warning drivers of the upcoming paving project on NW 85th Street. Seattle Department of Transportation crews have been doing some preliminary work over …
Queen of Norway opening with Po Dog
Back in October we wrote that Po Dog hot dogs was opening in the old Market Street Traders space at 2014 NW Market St. Along with the popular hot dog …
Show off your Crown Hill pride
Ballard t-shirts, hoodies and hats are popular. Now those living north of Ballard can show off their neighborhood pride. Photo courtesy Crown Hill Neighborhood Association The Crown Hill Neighborhood Association …
Two homes burn in large fire near Fremont
Update: Investigators say the fire began when a generator sparked a pile of combustibles inside the home. “As the temperatures drop, citizens are reminded that gas powered generators are never …
Inflatable Santa stabbed on Market Street
Updated: Santa is back! The Santa has been repaired and is back standing proudly in front of Romanza. All weekend kids were seen playing in the snow! Earlier: Downtown Ballard …