Sidewalk construction continues in old Ballard
Earlier this year, Seattle Department of Transportation crews fixed the sidewalks along Ballard Ave. Today work continued in old Ballard as crews tore up the crooked sidewalk on NW Vernon …
Month: July 2009
Icy treats, fans and AC are hot items
As you might expect, the scorching weather is leading to some shortages at local stores, from popsicles and ice to fans and air conditioners. We stopped by Ballard Market last …
Ballard hotspots get named ‘Best of Seattle’
Kudos to the winners of Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle.” The list just came out today and Ballard is named a dozen times. Best Replacement for Your Second Car – …
Wednesday’s high temp could hit 101
The last thing you want to hear is that it’s getting even hotter. And even hotter than the forecasters predicted. The new consensus for Wednesday’s high is a record-breaking 101 …
Murder suspect faces previous charges
The 17-year-old suspect that was arrested yesterday for the shooting death of Manish Melwani on Sunday made his first court appearance today. The judge ordered the suspect to remain in …
Natural drainage project meeting tomorrow
In May we first reported about the Green Streets project that Seattle Public Utilities wants to implement next Spring to reduce the amount of rain water that flows directly into …
Where to find air conditioning in Ballard
Today is going to be another hot one with temps pushing triple digits. King County has put together tips on how to beat the heat. Their first tip is to …
Police say murder suspect is 17 years old
Seattle police have released some new details on the suspect arrested for the murder of Manish Melwani, the clerk at the “Pit Stop.” This afternoon SWAT team members made the …
Murder suspect arrested at Ballard house
First on My Ballard: Seattle Police say they arrested the suspect in yesterday’s gas station murder at a Ballard home just two blocks away from the crime scene. “We’re confident …
Slain convenience store worker identified
The convenience store employee who was killed yesterday at the 76 gas station on 15th Ave. has been identified by family members. The Seattle Times is reporting that the victim …
‘Excessive heat warning’ issued for Seattle
The National Weather Service has issued an “excessive heat warning” through Thursday at 6 p.m. Forecasters are predicting 90+ degree heat through the first half of the week, peaking as …
BBQ benefit for Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial
If cooking in this heat doesn’t sound good, have someone else cook while helping a local cause. Tomorrow night is the first-ever “BBQ at the Marina” to benefit the Seattle …