The 3rd annual Running of the Beavers 5K Race/Walk is just around the corner, happening on Saturday, March 30 at Golden Gardens. The 5K is a fundraiser for Ballard High School Foundation, benefitting the school’s athletic programs, cheerleading squad, dance team, and band. “If you’re new to Ballard and want to meet your neighbors this is […]
Sunset Villa apartment building sells for $5.45 million
The Sunset Villa apartment building on 24th Ave NW has changed hands. The buyers are Marysville Apartments, LLC, who purchased the 17-unit apartment building for $5.45 million — that’s $320,588 per unit. Sunset Villa (6736 24th Avenue NW) was built in 1963 and was recently renovated by the sellers. Updates include common area improvements, plus […]
City Council votes unanimously to upzone 27 neighborhoods
Crown Hill is among one of the many Seattle neighborhoods to see denser development and higher buildings in the coming years. Seattle City Council voted unanimously Monday to upzone 27 neighborhoods in Seattle, as part of the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA), which will implement affordable housing requirements and increase density. A closer look at the […]
Burglars break into Wonderland Gear Exchange
Ballard’s recently opened outdoor gear consignment store, Wonderland Gear Exchange, took a big hit over the weekend, when burglars knocked down a window and made off with several pieces of inventory. Wonderland co-owner Ben Mawhinney says it happened sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning. The burglars broke a large glass window to get in, […]
36th Legislative District drop-in town hall this weekend
On Sunday, March 24, 36th District legislators will be hosting an informal town hall meeting at Lantern Brewing (938 N 95th St) in Greenwood. Sen. Reuven Carlyle, Rep. Noel Frame, and Rep. Gael Tarleton will be at the brewery from 2pm to 4pm, where they’ll be available for casual and small-group conversations. Kids and dogs […]
Burke-Gilman Trail cleanup next week
Next week, the Fremont Rotary Club is hosting a cleanup of the Burke-Gilman Trail. The club will meet at the dinosaurs on the trail in Fremont on Tuesday, March 26 at 4:30pm. Their cleanup path will be the part of the trail the club helps maintain; from the dinosaurs to Hale’s (the intersection of NW […]
Nordic Museum now known as National Nordic Museum
The Nordic Museum in Ballard is now officially the National Nordic Museum, thanks to a bill passed by Congress and signed by the president. Big news – under a bill passed by Congress and signed by the President, we are now the NATIONAL Nordic Museum! What a tribute to 40 years of hard work by […]
New music and arts festival Kaleidoscope coming to Ballard
A new festival is in the works for Ballard: Kaleidoscope is happening Saturday, April 6 at the Salmon Bay Eagles Club. Kaleidoscope is described as a “one-day whirlwind of music and art,” according to the organizers. They have eight bands on the bill, with a Space Pyramid analog light experience. “This event is 100% for artist, […]
Magnum Self Storage closing down after 40 years of business
One of the longest-running storage facilities in Ballard is shutting down in a few months. Magnum Self Storage has been operating at 5422 Shilshole Ave NW for over 40 years. But now, co-owner Mike Hall says it’s time to sell the property and move on. “We want to retire,” Hall told My Ballard. They have 500 […]
Ballard retailers join forces this weekend at annual Hullabaloo sale
The annual Ballard Hullabaloo, where Ballard retailers come together to sell their goods at heavy discounts, is tonight and tomorrow (March 15 and 16). The event was originally planned for Feb. 8th and 9th, but was postponed due to the snowstorm. Hullabaloo, now in its fourth year, is organized in part by the Ballard Alliance. […]
91st Annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend at Fishermen’s Terminal
The spring departure of the local fishing fleet is approaching, and this Sunday, they’ll be honored in the 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet. The blessing will be on March 17 at 2pm at the Fishermen’s Memorial site at the terminal. The tradition was started 91 years ago by the late Pastor O.L. Haavik of […]
Root Table to close its doors at the end of March
The restaurant Root Table (2213 NW Market St) has announced that they’ll be closing up shop at the end of March. “We are saying Farewell,” a sign in their window reads. “Unfortunately due to financial struggle we are unable to continue to operate the restaurant and will have to close down our door at the […]
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