As we reported last summer, plans are in the works to build a wizard-themed pub at 5135 Ballard Ave NW. Now we know that the name of the pub will be The Splintered Wand, according to a Washington state liquor license application posting. The Splintered Wand will be part pub/part wand shop. The wandmakers call […]
Wonderland Gear Exchange hit by a second break-in last weekend
It’s been a tough week for Wonderland Gear Exchange — they just had another break-in over the weekend. The first one was the weekend before, when burglars smashed a window and stole a number of items from the store. “Fortunately this time they were scared away before they could steal anything. They tried to break the […]
Tropicos Breeze closing down after two years on Market St
The Latin restaurant Tropicos Breeze is shutting their doors after operating for two years on NW Market St. Ballard was their second location — they opened at 1740 NW Market St. in August 2017. The space has been a number of different restaurants over the years, including Young American Ale House, Golden Beetle and Market […]
Stunning Ballard sky sends winter out with a bang
If you missed the sunset and moonset yesterday, we’ve got you covered: here’s the gorgeous display from local photographer Mark Ashmun. “Seattle killed it yesterday,” Mark shared in the My Ballard Group. “The moon setting at sunrise and the sun setting on Winter. Happy Spring!” Thanks Mark, for capturing these shots!
West Commodore Way detour in place for new sewer pipe installation
A section of West Commodore Way just west of the Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge is closed as crews are installing the new sewer pipe underneath the waterway between Magnolia and Ballard. According to Seattle Public Utilities, the contractor is working on a site on the 3500 block of West Commodore Way, and traffic will be […]
Your weekend events calendar for Ballard and beyond
It’s a busy weekend in Ballard and its surrounds, with several parties, fundraisers, and festivals in the works. Here’s our round-up: Friday, March 22: Kangaroo & Kiwi fundraiser for victims of theNew Zealand mosque shooting. The pub will be accepting donations and will host an auction, with all proceeds going to support those affected. Starts […]
Rad Power Bikes to open new location next week
Ballard’s electronic bike store is gearing up for a big move to their new location on the other side of Ballard. Rad Power Bikes will be opening their new showroom on the east side of Ballard at 1128 NW 52nd St. on March 29th. Their last day of servicing at their current showroom (2622 NW […]
Electronic recycling event coming up soon
If you have old electronics gathering dust in your cupboard/closet/under the bed, you’re in luck: Amazing Grace Spiritual Center will soon host an electronic recycling event. The free event will happen on Saturday, April 6 from 10am to 1pm at Amazing Grace (2007 NW 61st St). “Bring your old electronics — any shape or size,” […]
Kangaroo & Kiwi to host fundraiser to support victims of New Zealand mosque shooting
Ballard’s local Australian/New Zealand bar is planning an event to benefit the families of victims from the mosque shooting last weekend in Christchurch, New Zealand. Bradley Howe, owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi, tells My Ballard that the event will be on Friday, March 22 starting at 5pm. “We invite all to come down for a […]
Despite Missing Link setbacks, Ballard Multimodal project underway
Even though plans for the Missing Link hit a major setback last year, the city has chosen to go ahead and start construction on part of the Burke-Gilman’s missing section of the trail. It’s called the Ballard Multimodal Corridor — a clever rebranding of the Missing Link — and is starting with work along NW Market St […]
Sunrise over Ballard during winter heat wave
During Seattle’s unusual heat wave, local pilot Will Van Horne shared this beautiful photo of Ballard. “Sunrise over Ballard,” Van Horne wrote on the My Ballard Facebook Group. He snapped this shot from Kenmore Air’s 8am departure to Friday Harbor. The warm weather is apparently on its way out, with highs back in the 60s and 50s […]
UW study shows coyote pups learn to habituate to humans from their parents
If it seems like coyotes in Ballard are less and less fearful of humans, it’s probably because they’re learning to be bold from their parents. A University of Washington Tacoma study, published in Ecology and Evolution, has found that habituated coyote parents are passing their fearlessness on to their offspring. Author of the study and […]
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