As Seattlemedic7 posted in the forum, the safe was stolen at Taco Time at 2853 NW Market St. last night. Seattle Police spokesman Detective Mark Jamieson says that a delivery person called police around 11:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the front door unlocked. Once inside, Jamieson says officers found the drive-thru window broken. …
Firefighters are training at the abandoned blue house on the old Denny’s property before demolition. The crew from Ladder 6 is on the roof with chainsaws, axes, and other tools practicing ventilation techniques. Dana Vander Houwen, spokesperson for the fire department, says that when a building is scheduled for demolition it is sometimes donated for …
After five years at their current location, Equinox Healing Arts is moving from 7513 Greenwood Ave. N to Ballard near Swedish Medical Center. Equinox offers massage, doula services and childbirth education. They were voted “Reader’s Choice” for massage therapist by Seattle Magazine in 2007. PhinneyWood reports that the sign in their window says their landlord …
We’re excited to announce an editorial partnership with the Seattle Times that encompasses My Ballard and the rest of Next Door Media’s sites, PhinneyWood, Queen Anne View, Magnolia Voice and Fremont Universe. The partnership originated with a grant by American University’s J-Lab, which aims to explore how established media companies can work together with promising neighborhood news sites.
You may have noticed over the last several weeks that SeattleTimes.com and MyBallard.com have been linking each other on stories, and that’s a component of the partnership. We’ll be exploring other ways to work together in coming weeks and months. Our friends at West Seattle Blog, Capitol Hill Seattle and Rainier Valley Post are also part of the partnership.
This is a testament to all of you — our readers, contributors and advertisers — who have helped make My Ballard a part of the neighborhood. My Ballard is powered by the neighorhood, not us. The vast majority of stories originate from our readers, and now some of the best stories will be linked from Seattle’s largest news site. We’re very pleased that the Times has chosen to work together with organic, neighborhood-grown news sites instead of creating competing efforts designed to draw advertising dollars away from the neighborhood.
And, of course, we’d also like to thank the editors of Next Door Media sites in our nearby neighborhoods: Doree Armstrong and Dale Steinke at PhinneyWood.com, John and Loree Schoonover at MagnoliaVoice.com, and Thea Chard and Judy at QueenAnneView.com.
The press release from the Seattle Times follows below…
If politics is your thing, State Representative Reuven Carlyle is looking for a new legislative aide. The 36th District Rep posted on his blog that he’s looking for someone with “passion, spirit, energy and drive” to join the district upon the departure of his current aide. Rep. Carlyle says the job is “fun, interesting, engaging, …
From pickled herring to pho. A sign in the window of the old Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods location announces “Pho Big Bowl” will open soon. No word on when it will open. After 49 years in business, Olsen’s closed and moved out of its Market St. location in July. (Thanks Geoff for the tip!)
Enjoy free popcorn, lemonade and a live concert this evening at the Ballard Community Center. As part of Tuesdays in Ballard, musician Max Perry will be performing a unique set with accompanying visual artist and painter Andrew Miller. Music from 6-7:30 p.m. on the front lawn and playground. (Max Perry posted photos on his facebook …
This economy is tough. Unemployment in Washington state is nearly 9 percent so available jobs are in high demand. Job seekers need to do everything possible to stand out from the crowd. Mike Erstad, the owner of National Drycleaners on Crown Hill, has started a program to help applicants look their best. National will clean …
A few interesting stories from nearby neighborhoods… – The new Whole Foods store in Interbay is now hiring – Queen Anne’s “caffeine corner” turning into Yoga corner? – Traffic down to one lane for road work on Greenwood and 85th – Movies fly off the shelves at closing Blockbuster on Queen Anne By the way, …
One Ballardite is on a mission to document all the tile street names embedded along some of Ballard’s roads. “Since I moved into Ballard in September 08,” Luke emailed, “I’ve been photographing the old street signs embedded into the sidewalks. Most are on 20th and 24th Avenues, but I’ve found a few outliers here and …
School starts soon and summer is winding down, but Tuesdays in Ballard is still in full swing. If you missed Sunday’s Wuff Da! dog show, don’t worry, there’s still canine fun to be had. Tonight at 7 p.m. All the Best Pet Care will be hosting “Project Ruffway” a pet costume contest. Laura Bee from …
Bring the kids to Bergen Place Park Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 for some button-making fun. The Children’s Educator at the Nordic Heritage Museum will be on hand with all the coloring goodies. Kids will pick a Nordic theme and create their own buttons. This is a free event.