According to a press release, Fremont, Wallingford and Pioneer Square were recently added to the Department of Economic Development campaign "Only in Seattle," which seeks to feature and help promote unique neighborhood businesses. The campaign,…MORE
Ballard - News
New show to be set in "Ballmont," but first, fundraising
Tue, 07/17/12
A new comedy web-series, Locally Grown TV, is coming to Seattle, and it promises to be something like a cross between Arrested Development, Modern Family and Portlandia. Only, true to Seattleite ways, it will be set in a farmers market.
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Selling jewelry, helping orphans
Tue, 07/17/12
Last Monday, Baraka Gemstones & Jewelry just opened in a new location.
Haven’t heard of it? That’s probably because the original store was tucked away on the 3rd floor of the Ballard Building above Starbucks, where, unless called upon…MORE
Gilbert & Sullivan Society, which rehearses in Crown Hill, presents "Iolanthe" through July 28 at Bagley Wright
Tue, 07/17/12
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, which utilizes its large rehearsal and workshop space in Crown Hill, presents "Iolanthe", or "The Peer and the Peri", at Seattle Center's Bagley Wright Theatre through July 28.
"Iolanthe" was…MORE
County-wide burn ban in effect
Tue, 07/17/12
The King County Department of Development and Environmental services sent out a press release today issuing a burn ban. Look below for the full release.
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A county-wide burn ban was declared today by the King County Fire Marshal…MORE
Vote to help name new Visayan pigs at Woodland Park Zoo
Mon, 07/16/12
Admit it. You've always wanted to name a Visayan warty pig.
Well, now's your chance (even if you've never thought of it before). Woodland Park Zoo is hosting a contest to name the three new Visayan warty pigs who made their debut at the…MORE
Two local businesses could be developed over
Mon, 07/16/12
Development could be threatening the future of two established, long-time businesses in Ballard: 2 and 1/2 Happy Barbers and the Viking Tavern.
2 and 1/2 Happy Barbers has been at its current location for 14 years and The Viking has been…MORE
Slideshow: People from SeafoodFest
Mon, 07/16/12
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Thousands of people swarmed SeafoodFest this weekend, filling up the streets of Ballard Ave, Leary Way and Market St. It was the 38th annual SeafoodFest, and especially marked by the retirement of Stan…MORE
Adapting to a changing liquor landscape
Sun, 07/15/12
On June 1, the liquor landscape in Washington State transformed, never to be the same again. It was the day Initiative 1183 took effect, which privatized liquor and kicked the state out of the business.
Days of traveling long distances to…MORE
From lawnmower man to musician, a Ballardite picks up his guitar once more
Fri, 07/13/12
By Karen Law
If you saw Tony Grant mowing lawns around Ballard in the early 80s, you might have given him a wide berth. Back then, he had a face that showed the ravages of drink and disappointment – a face grizzled before its time, looking…MORE
