The weekend events calendar
Not to add stress to anyone’s lives, but Christmas is just TWO WEEKS away! Here’s a quick look at what’s going on this weekend: The Ingraham High School band, orchestra …
Expect traffic delays on NW 80th Friday
Construction crews will close a portion of NW 80th St. from 3rd Ave NW to 8th Ave NW on Friday for pavement maintenance work, Marybeth Turner from SDOT emailed us. …
Macefield becoming household name in China
Edith Macefield did not back down when developers tried to buy her house, forcing them to build around it. Now, a year and a half since she passed away, Ballard’s …
Gourmet burgers at ‘affordable prices’
A new burger joint is getting ready to open right next door to Malena’s Tacos at 2008 NW 56th St. The owner of Seattle Burger Co., William Wen, says he …
Stage 2 burn ban in effect
Unless your wood-burning fireplace is your only source of heat, you shouldn’t be using it, says the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. “Stable weather conditions, combined with heavy use of …
Armed robbery at Ballard video store
Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect who robbed the Rain City Video at the corner of 8th Ave NW & NW Market St at 8:30 Wednesday night, Detective …
Help Greenwood fire victims rebuild
Each year the Home Street Bank at 8050 15th Ave NW has a giving tree to help those in need. This year they’ve decided to help the small businesses damaged …
Ballard High student assaulted at bus stop
A Ballard High School student was assaulted and harassed after trying to leave a gang, reports SeattleCrime.com. According to the blog, who cites the police report, the girl was waiting …
A look at the proposed change for 15th/Holman
Back in October, the Crown Hill Neighborhood Association and the Crown Hill Business Association asked the public for their input on 15th Ave NW/Holman Road. With the feedback they received …
Rep. Dickerson pre-files ‘legalize marijuana’ bill
Last month we wrote that 36th District Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson was planning to file a bill to legalize marijuana. Earlier today, Rep. Dickerson along with five other state representatives …
Skid marks in Salmon Bay Park
A neighbor who lives near Salmon Bay Park sent us this photo and says someone took a joy ride through the park last night. “Skid marks all over the park. …
‘Turning Points’ for Real Change
Seven Real Change vendors stand outside Ballard businesses every day selling newspapers to those who walk by. Not everyone knows what the non-profit newspaper is or how it has changed …