New Years polar bear plunge at Golden Gardens
Updated: In 20+ MPH winds on a cold, rainy day, dozens of Ballard residents took the plunge at Golden Gardens. And of course, we shot some video: Sometimes, one photo …
Month: December 2009
Walgreens robbery suspect arrested
Seattle Police say they’ve arrested a suspect in the armed robbery Tuesday morning at the Ballard Walgreens. Police say the man robbed the pharmacy for prescription drugs and escaped on …
Sailboat capsizes, two escape unharmed
Two people swam safely to shore after their sailboat capsized just south of Golden Gardens late Wednesday afternoon, according to the Coast Guard and reported by our partners, the Seattle …
Nearby: Hit & run arrest, cupcakes, coyote sighting
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Magnolia: Coyote still home for the holidays in Magnolia Magnolia: New Year’s Eve in The Village Queen Anne: Sneak a peek at …
Mimi Gelato opens on Market Street
The little corner space on Market Street once occupied by Pauline’s Pastry, in the diagonal alley between Azteca and Anchor Tattoo, is home to Ballard’s newest sweet spot – Mimi …
Live music on New Year’s Eve in Ballard
Here’s a list of the live music in Ballard for New Year’s Eve. If we don’t get everything here, list them in comments or send us an email: tips@myballard.com The …
Talk with Rep. Carlyle before legislature convenes
36th District Rep Reuven Carlyle will be hosting four coffee hours around the district on Saturday, January 9 in order to meet with community members before the start of the …
Procession for boy who died of cancer
A few My Ballard and Fremont Universe readers emailed us to ask about a procession of Okanogan Sheriff’s vehicles seen driving east on Market St. at 9:30 this morning. Turns …
Good Samaritans help fallen cyclist
Several Good Samaritans helped a bicyclist this morning, after falling at the railroad tracks along Shilshole Ave under the Ballard Bridge where the Burke Gilman Trail guides people at a …
Viking Bank agrees to tighter oversight by FDIC
Viking Bank (2227 N.W. 57th St.) has agreed to stricter requirements by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI.) According to the Seattle …
Acorn Eatery closed & up for sale
For months now, Crown Hill’s Acorn Eatery (9041 Holman Rd) has been closed and is up for sale We’ve received many emails from people wondering what’s going on, “Any ideas …
Ballard Walgreens robbed at gunpoint
Updated: Police are searching for an armed man who robbed the Walgreens at 6:45 this morning. Police say they believe the robbery occurred in the pharmacy. The suspect escaped in …