Weekly Ballard event roundup May 4 – 10
We’re rolling out a new weekly event roundup feature on My Ballard to let you know what’s happening around the neighborhood and (slightly) beyond. Here’s what’s on this week, May …
Hiker rescued after 40-foot fall at Discovery Park
A hiker was rescued Sunday afternoon after falling roughly 40 feet down an embankment at Discovery Park, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The fire department said its Fire Alarm …
Brewery District Mural Week to bring new public art across Ballard
A new public art initiative will bring multiple murals and an artist market to Ballard this May. The inaugural Brewery District Mural Week is a multi-year mural arts effort aimed …
Eldr preparing to reopen one year after fire
The Sunset Hill wood-fired kitchen Eldr (6414 32nd Ave NW) is getting close to reopening after a fire heavily damaged the restaurant over a year ago. Eldr, which opened in …
Welcome to My Ballard 2.0 (+ return of the comment section)
As My Ballard creeps up on its 20th (!!!) anniversary, we’re freshening things up with some changes. But first, a little background. If you’re new here, welcome! If you’re a …
Cycle & Coffee on Leary to reopen as Highland Espresso
New life is coming to Cycle & Coffee on Leary: Highland Espresso just opened today at 4013 NW Leary Way. Cycle & Coffee closed in January after the owners said …
Mural underway at Holman Road underpass
The project to paint a new mural on the Holman Road underpass continues this weekend, with another community painting party happening on Saturday, May 2. The mural project, directed by …
Snow Peak opens retail store and hub in Fremont
A new outdoor retail store and community space just opened in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. The Fremont store, located at the CornerStone Campus (3524 Stone Way), is Snow Peak‘s fourth North …
Community meeting planned on future of Ballard light rail
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is hosting a community meeting with Sound Transit on May 11 to discuss the future of light rail service to Ballard. The meeting is scheduled …
Ballard and Ingraham students recognized at STEM scholar awards
Several students from Ballard and Ingraham high schools were recognized last week at a STEM awards ceremony for girls. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization …
Ballard’s Stoup Brewing to operate SeaTac FIFA World Cup fan site
A Ballard-based brewery will play a role in regional World Cup activities next month. Stoup Brewing announced it will partner with the City of SeaTac as an official operator of …
Five Guys & Ballard Coffee Co. burglarized overnight
Police are investigating two overnight burglaries in Ballard. The first incident was just after 1 a.m. at Five Guys on NW Market St and 15th Ave NW, where Seattle Police …