LA Fitness making a few waves
The new LA Fitness, which will open soon right next to Edith Macefield’s old house, has blanketed Ballard in flyers encouraging folks to sign up. “There’s a bare mid-riff, hard-hatted, …
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New pastry shop opens at Canal Station
Belle Pastry is the newest business to open in Canal Station. Just up the street from Source Salon and next door to Emerald City Smoothie, this is the second location …
Changes coming to NW 70th St
The small business center at 14th Ave NW & NW 70th St is going through some changes. A few weeks ago we wrote about Gracewinds closing suddenly, now we’ve learned …
Houses may be replaced on Seaview Ave.
Two of the homes that sit along Shilshole may soon be demolished. A land use application and a construction application were submitted last week for 6204 Seaview Ave NW (street …
Demolition complete at ‘Ballard Blocks II’ site
Crews have carted away the last of the debris from the demolition of the industrial complex on 46th St., right across from Edith Macefield’s old house. All that remains is …
New restaurant, retail moving into Old Ballard
Some big news in Old Ballard. Two local businessmen have purchased the historic buildings at 5305, 5307 and 5313 Ballard Ave. with plans to start a French restaurant, reports the …
A look at Ballard’s new hotel
Here is our first look at Ballard’s new hotel, “The Point at Salmon Bay.” The 166-room hotel will be on Shilshole Ave. in what is currently the parking lot of …
Ballard Post Office may not renew lease
The U.S. post office at NW 57th & 17th Ave. may not renew its lease. The post office for the 98107 zip code has been in its current location for …
Trader Joe’s is one step closer
As construction continues on the Ballard Blocks complex that will house an L.A. Fitness and Trader Joe’s, the grocer is one step closer to opening. The Department of Planning and …
Dentist moving to Canal Station
The retail space at Canal Station North along Leary Ave. is slowly filling up. Last month we wrote about Zaw Pizza coming in. Now, Ballard Family Dentistry is moving from …
Changes coming to the Green Market building
A land use sign is posted at the corner of 64th St. & 32nd Ave., just outside the Sunset Hill Green Market building. But don’t worry, Chuck Genuardi, the owner …
A look at what will replace Sunset Bowl
Sunset Bowl still stands at the corner of 14th and Market, but once it’s torn down a 234-unit apartment building will take its place. The owner, Avalon, has released a …