Photographer Paul Gibson (known as pdgibson on Flickr) captured this random sighting in Ballard. “What’s up with the giant yellow gnome?” he writes.
Longtime Ballard High teacher succumbs to cancer
Ballard High’s Toni Bukowski, who won the “Science Teacher of the Year” award in 2003, died of breast cancer on Friday. “She was one of those teachers: irrepressible, inspirational, energetic, […]
Tree limb comes down on Phinney Ridge car
Strong winds sent a big tree limb crashing down on a pickup truck at 6241 Palatine Ave. N. on Phinney Ridge this afternoon. Fortunately, no one was hurt, although we’re […]
The hole that was QFC
The QFC’s demolition is complete, and construction is now underway for the eight-story apartment building, “Ballard on the Park.” Adds Karen in comments: “If you stand in the small adjoining […]
A smart debate about Denny’s
Our post last week about the future of the Ballard Denny’s has triggered a terrific debate in comments. “Cool to see a dialog going on here about this subject on […]
Obama posters blanket Ballard Bridge
Have you seen the Obama posters plastered to the uprights under the Ballard Bridge at Leary Way? I couldn’t stop to get a closer look, but from the passenger car […]
Guerrilla .com signs: Smart marketing or clutter?
A spate of Usedseattle.com signs have shown up strapped to parking signs and street posts in Ballard and Fremont… and who knows where else in Seattle. Handbills stapled to telephone […]
New restaurant Ocho opens in Ballard
A new tapas bar called Ocho just opened on Market St. and 24th. We’ve only walked by (it’s on the southeast corner, without a sign), but Chowhound has a great […]
A former Midwesterner’s take on Zayda Buddy’s
A few weeks ago, Geeky Swedes stopped in at Zayda Buddy’s on Leary and said some positive things about the wings and the Midwest style pizza cut into squares, but didn’t […]
Fremont development to claim Tacos Guaymas
Sure, it’s a chain, but Tacos Guaymas added some affordable (and tasty) variety to the Thai-heavy restaurant scene in Fremont. A land use action sign outside the restaurant at 100 N. […]
Lock Vista Apartments sale falls apart
First on My Ballard: We’ve just confirmed what a tipster told us earlier today: the Lock Vista Apartments sale has fallen through, which means the building will not be converted […]
Petition to NOT save the Denny’s
My Ballard reader Ronan sent us this note: “My girlfriend and I had an interesting encounter last Saturday afternoon that I thought I’d share. Two guys standing on Market Street […]
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