Quite the sight at the Ballard Locks. A barge carrying a 3,300 square foot home from Cozy Cove on Lake Washington made its way through the Locks and up to […]
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Man jumps off condo building
We don’t typically report on suicides or suicide attempts, but this one occurred in broad daylight on a busy street. Seattle Police responded to the NOMA condos on Monday morning […]
World Wide Knit in Public Day
My Ballard reader T.M. sent us a photo of these ladies knitting at the Ballard Locks today. It’s all part of the World Wide Knit in Public Day. “It began […]
Now that’s showing neighborhood spirit!
“This vehicle owner pulled in to the java bean for some coffee while I was waiting for the bus,” writes OhNobody under this photo she posted on Flickr.
Memorial Day in Ballard
A home on 32nd Ave. adorned in American flags.
Segway at the Ballard Farmers Market
Here’s something you don’t see every day at the Ballard Farmers Market. “The woman was stunning,” said Mary, who snapped the photo. “I watched her maneuvering through the crowds throughout […]
TV crews in Ballard for the gas
Both KIRO and KING were going live from Market and 24th Monday evening. So what’s the story? The Spirit station is selling $4 regular unleaded gas. For the record, we […]
Ballard’s parking problems solved
Everyone just needs to buy one of these Smart ForTwo cars, which was attracting lots of attention during Sunday’s farmers market… Update: My Ballard reader John says in comments that […]
Seen along Ballard Ave.
Painters create a mural for Pabst Blue Ribbon on the side of King’s Hardware. The guy said he’s an independent contractor hired by PBR to paint these in selected places […]
What’s that building next to Ray’s?
That’s what the Shilshole Blog asked some time ago about that new building under construction along the water next to Ray’s Boathouse, right at the entrance to the Locks. We […]
Bicycle jousting and other silliness
Seen Tuesday evening outside Sully’s Snowgoose Saloon on Phinney Ridge:
Bicycle jousting. In this annual event, two people on bikes face off in the parking lane in front of the Goose, trading taunts and insults.
About 100 people lining the sidewalk and standing on the walls of the beer garden noisily egg them on. Balancing a plate of whipped cream in one hand, the riders slowly wobble toward each other, trying to smack the other rider in the face as they pass. KUOW did a piece on the 2006 event. As they say, much hilarity ensued. More photos below…
Not Tom Cruise’s yacht at the Terminal
Updated: The SeattlePI’s Big Blog got us momentarily excited with the rumor that Tom Cruise’s yacht, named Suri, was parked at Fishermen’s Terminal. The blog post vanished half-hour after it […]
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