Tom Douglas not opening restaurant in Ballard
As we first wrote about back in September, Tom Douglas was looking at Ballard for a new restaurant. “I was looking forward to being in Ballard, but that space just …
Local businesses are Best of Western Washington
Congratulations to Ballard’s small businesses who have been voted “Best of Western Washington” by viewers of King5’s Evening Magazine. Suite 300 Skin Care (5424 Ballard Ave NW) won for Best …
Holiday drives to benefit Ballard Food Bank
Each week, more than 1,000 households rely on the Ballard Food Bank for food, clothing and personal hygiene items. This year, the food bank is teaming up with several local …
Nearby: Brown street signs, new ‘sweet spot’
A few stories from our nearby neighborhoods… Queen Anne: Brown street signs highlight historic boulevards Fremont: A sweeter spot for sugar Phinney/Greenwood: How to weather a storm Magnolia: Holiday open …
Steady stream of voters at Ballard drop box
Update 8:15 p.m.: The first volley of election results are now available online. Greenwood resident Mike McGinn and Joe Mallahan are in a dead heat. Referendum 71 is winning by …
New school maps show minor Ballard changes
The new Seattle School boundary maps have been released with several changes affecting Ballard families. The most-anticipated change is the boundary for Ballard High School (see new map): the northern …
Man crossing 65th St. hit by car
A car struck a man crossing the street in front of St. Paul’s Church on 65th St. and 11th Ave. on Tuesday evening. Residents in a nearby home took him …
Collective on Ballard Ave. unexpectedly closes
The vintage furniture and unique pieces have been cleared out of what used to be Collective on Ballard Ave. According to an employee at a nearby business, Collective “just went …
Last minute push for votes
For an hour and a half this morning, Jessie Israel‘s mom and brother stood on the corner of 15th and Market holding a big banner hoping to get your attention …
Council to allow backyard cottages citywide
The Seattle City Council has voted to allow backyard cottages on all eligible lots in the city. The unanimous decision opens up the option for homeowners who live on lots …
Ballard Bootlegger Club applies for liquor license
There’s a new sign in the window of the little building that most recently housed Green Go Foods. The bright orange liquor license application says that the Ballard Bootlegger Club, …
Sunset Hill awarded grant to study vacant land
The Sunset Hill Community Association has been awarded nearly $15,000 from the Department of Neighborhoods Small and Simple Matching Fund. Robert Drucker, the president of the SHCA, says the $14,985 …