Fire and medics responded to Woodland Park this morning for a call of a woman engulfed in flames. The editor of PhinneyWood arrived on the scene before the woman was taken to the hospital and officers at the park don’t believe this is a case of foul play. The woman was taken to the hospital …
Today is the final Tuesday for the “Tuesdays in Ballard” campaign. Don’t forget that many shops are participating in the shopper’s treasure hunt. Be sure to look for these little yellow tags hidden inside products or stuffed in menus and redeem them for discounts or prizes.
Just a reminder that the library reopens today after a systemwide shutdown. About 700 employees didn’t get paid during the week-long furlough which helped the library meet the nearly $1 million budget reduction this year. Other cuts include layoffs, extending the staff computer replacement schedule and reducing the training budget. (Photo by Laughing Squid.)
The dead Arbutus trees along 8th Ave that we wrote about in May will be removed this week. Starting tomorrow, SDOT Urban Forestry crews will be taking down approximately 40 dead trees that didn’t survive last winter’s harsh weather. Crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The dead trees …
Neighbors around Ballard have been talking about drug activity on side streets in the forum. Now within a week we’ve received two separate pictures of two different signs letting possible drug dealers know that neighbors are noticing the suspicious activity. This sign is near 60th & 11th. And this sign is at 70th & 9th. …
A man carrying what appears to be a white bag walked into view of a security camera in the Zesto’s parking lot early Monday morning. He walked to a dumpster in the back corner of the lot, just off 65th St. east of 15th Ave., near the “Bon Five” apartments. Five minutes later, at 3:45 …
A new business on Market Street will help you get rid of your old movies and help you find new ones. Movie Cycle is moving into the space where Annabelle’s Consignment and Antiques used to be, before closing in February. The signs in the windows say that you can buy, sell or trade DVDs. They’ve …
A two-car accident this afternoon slowed traffic at 15th and Market. Fire engine 18 was called to the scene just before 1:45 p.m. It didn’t appear that there were any injuries, however a woman with two children was talking to firefighters and seemed shaken up. (Thanks Silver & Roy Hobbs!)
Some news from our nearby neighborhoods this Labor Day weekend… – Crowds flock to Fremont to win singer Katy Perry’s car – Cougar that was captured and released to wild sending ‘text messages’ – Brand new creperie in Lower Queen Anne draws a crowd – Used kids clothing to go on sale at PNA next …
It may be a national holiday and many people get the day off, but garbage collectors will still be working. Just a reminder that if Monday is your garbage day, don’t forget to put your cans out.
The cougar that forced wildlife officials to close Discovery Park on Thursday has been caught. Magnolia Voice is reporting that wildlife officials tracked it with dogs and tranquilized it once it was up a tree. The cougar is fine and will be released today. Magnolia Voice has full coverage and photos. The Parks Department has …
A 10-year-old girl ran away from her Crown Hill home just after 9 p.m. last night. A police helicopter and officers on the ground searched into the night. “Neighbors are out on the street around 85th & 15th. I’ve seen people with their kids on their back looking for her,” My Ballard reader Andrew writes …