Good Samaritans help fallen cyclist
Several Good Samaritans helped a bicyclist this morning, after falling at the railroad tracks along Shilshole Ave under the Ballard Bridge where the Burke Gilman Trail guides people at a …
Viking Bank agrees to tighter oversight by FDIC
Viking Bank (2227 N.W. 57th St.) has agreed to stricter requirements by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI.) According to the Seattle …
Acorn Eatery closed & up for sale
For months now, Crown Hill’s Acorn Eatery (9041 Holman Rd) has been closed and is up for sale We’ve received many emails from people wondering what’s going on, “Any ideas …
Ballard Walgreens robbed at gunpoint
Updated: Police are searching for an armed man who robbed the Walgreens at 6:45 this morning. Police say they believe the robbery occurred in the pharmacy. The suspect escaped in …
Jolly Roger Taproom could open late January
Maritime Pacific Brewery and the Jolly Roger Taproom are getting closer to opening in their new digs (1111 NW Ballard Way.) Originally scheduled to open in October, the Seattle Weekly …
Now this is a nice, long holiday break!
Paseo, the top-rated restaurant in Ballard, is closed for a long winter break. According to the sign posted on the side of the building, the popular Cuban/Caribbean sandwich shop at …
Treecycle that Christmas tree
Now that Christmas is over, you may be ready to get rid of your tree. If you subscribe to curbside food and yard waste collection you can put your tree …
Coyote spotted in Olympic Manor
My Ballard reader Elliott posted this warning in the forum: Just wanted to give a heads up to all of you living in Olympic Manor and surrounding neighborhoods who let …
Two pedestrians hit in Fremont, driver runs away
Police are searching for a man who witnesses say triggered an accident on Fremont Ave. and N 39th. St. Two pedestrians were among the injured. The driver of the car, …
Thai Siam serves hundreds of Christmas meals
Thai Siam on 15th Ave. NW was busy yesterday. From noon until two, they offered free turkey meals to those who wouldn’t otherwise have a nice Christmas dinner. Ott, the …
God Jul and Happy Holidays!
We wish everyone Merry Christmas (or “God Jul” for all the Scandinavians out there), and happy holidays! You can’t ask for a more beautiful day. The view of the Olympics …
Photos of holiday lights around the neighborhood
Updated: Thanks to your help, we’ve assembled a few photos of some incredible holiday light displays in Ballard. Let’s just say that many homeowners are brimming with Christmas spirit (and …