Bank plans for bigger building & drive-up banking
The Washington Federal Savings and Loan is looking to tear down and rebuild their current space on Market. A Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting has been issued …
Month: October 2009
New building planned near proposed hotel
The empty lot at 5423 Shilshole Ave NW, near the old Yankee Grill may soon become a four-story building. A Land Use application has been submitted for the building which …
Get ready for ‘Holidays in Ballard’
While many people are still trying to put together their Halloween costumes, the In Ballard Merchants Association is already gearing up for the holidays. After a summer-long “Tuesdays in Ballard” …
My Ballard wins national journalism award
We’re excited to announce that My Ballard has just won an Online Journalism Award for community collaboration, edging out the LA Times and Miami Herald. This is an incredible and …
Ballard businesses receive Small Business Award
Three Ballard businesses are winners of the 2009 Mayor’s Small Business Award. Each year the Mayor names ten small businesses to recognize based on their entrepreneurial spirit, customer service, community …
Candidate forum Monday evening
This coming Monday, the Mayoral candidates and City Council candidates will gather for a community forum at Ballard High School. Some of the issues expected to be raised at the …
The weekend events calendar
It’s a busy weekend in Ballard and it looks like mother nature might cooperate for the outdoor activities. Tonight is the Whittier Heights Salmon Feed from 5:30 p.m. to 7: …
Music scene to take over Ballard Saturday
Get ready for downtown Ballard to become one giant music scene tomorrow. Seattle Weekly’s Reverb Festival hits the neighborhood tomorrow with dozens of bands playing at ten venues into the …
Ballard alumni win big in amateur baseball
Congratulations to some Ballard alum who are champs in the Olympic division of the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League. The seven BHS alum are part of the Ravens team which …
Basketball registration open at Boys & Girls club
Registration for all Ballard Boys & Girls Club basketball programs is underway for kids kindergarten through fifth grade. The cost is $60 which includes a $15 club fee. Fall programs …
Discuss a new park for Ballard
In 2008 voters approved the Parks and Green Spaces Levy which provides $146 million over six years for neighborhood parks and acquisition of property. Meet with Groundswell Northwest and Seattle …