My Ballard reader Nina spotted two of these cameras at 15th and Market, one near the Walgreens and the other near the Shell station. While there are no signs announcing […]
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News from the neighborhoods next door, Phinney Ridge and Greenwood… Photos from last night’s Greenwood Seafair parade Zak & Zoe dog boutique moving into Phinney Old graffiti-covered McDonald’s looks new […]
‘Free Ballard’ makes the comics
Seattle-based comic Brian Bassett featured a little Ballard flavor in an Adam@Home strip this last Sunday. “It’s tough to see in the online version, but the barista in yellow is […]
Goats grazing along 64th Ave.
First some goats showed up mysteriously in Peggy Sturdivant’s neighborhood, then a few days later she discovers more goats snacking on foliage a few blocks away along 64th Ave. “Whether […]
‘Deadliest Catch’ nets huge ratings
The popularity of Deadliest Catch is showing no signs of slowing down. The season 4 finale last night on the Discovery Channel beat ABC, CBS and Fox in the 9 […]
Fewer parking spots on 59th St.
My Ballard reader David sent us a photo of the curb in front of the Ballard Trio condos on 59th St. near 24th Ave. He says the curb was painted […]
Bag fee going to a council vote
We had quite the discussion on this story a few weeks ago, so here’s an update. The full Seattle City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal to charge […]
Annual Seafair parade in Greenwood today
One of the oldest and largest summer parades in Seattle, the annual Seafair parade in Greenwood begins at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday). The route is Greenwood Avenue from 95th to […]
No takers for Tractor Tavern wannabe
Remember that Craigslist post from the musician who’s been trying unsuccessfully to play at the Tractor for years? The one who’s trying to pay other bands to allow him to […]
Baby Geeky Swede born in Ballard
Just after midnight yesterday, Mrs. Geeky Swede’s water broke (one month early), and we rushed to Swedish Ballard. This morning, we’re happy to announce we’re the proud parents of a […]
Dumpster fire creates scene on Market St.
Firefighters responded to a dumpster fire around 5 p.m. Monday near the 7-11 on Market St. It was extinguished in a matter of minutes. But it did get the attention […]
Patas monkey dies at Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo staff euthanized T.C., a 14-year-old male patas monkey, following a “sudden and severe decline in health due to congestive heart failure.” Patas monkeys can live 15 to […]
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