Holiday DUI patrols out in force until new year
Extra law enforcement patrols will be out in force in King County until January 1, 2015 in their efforts to reach the goal of zero traffic deaths. Sadly, according to the Washington …
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Development Update December 29: Subdivisions galore
Three subdivision applications and one subdivision approval make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. …
What’s on this weekend
Enjoy the last weekend of 2014 in Ballard! Friday, December 26 Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Food Drive & Concert featuring: Brenda Xu, …
Have you seen Toby in Ballard?
Update: Jennie emailed in to let us know that Toby was found by a Sunset Hill resident on Christmas Day and delivered to the local vet. “They scanned him, found …
Developer buys property on 15th for $16.25 million
According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, Martin Selig Real Estate has purchased the property on the northeast corner of the NW Market St and 15th Ave NW intersection (where …
SPU offers free holiday tree composting
Local residents who subscribe to SPU curbside food and yard waste collection services can put their trees and greens out on their regular collection day at no extra charge from …
The 2014 Ballard Christmas Day Roundup
The team at My Ballard would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holidays! We hope that you are enjoying the day with your family and friends. Check out the Ballard …
Have you seen Zooey in Ballard?
My Ballard reader Dan emailed in to let us know that his cat Zooey went missing a few days ago from their home on Sunset Hill. Zooey is a 5 year old …
New Seattle food waste requirements set for January 1
Starting on January 1, 2015, the City of Seattle will no longer allow food or compostable paper, including pizza boxes, paper napkins and paper towels, in the garbage. The food …
Goodwill offers tips to maximize effectiveness of holiday donations
As the new new year approaches and the holiday season comes to a close, it is typically the time where many locals clean out their homes and closets. Keeping this in mind, the folks at …
Metro to operate with reduced service over holiday period
King County Metro buses will be operating on a holiday and reduced weekday schedule over the Christmas period and during several holiday periods in January. A full week of reduced …
Portalis Wines to reopen shop on 15th Ave NW
This Sunday, December 28, will be the last official Sunday Tasting at Portalis Wine in its current location on Ballard Ave. Owners Julie and Jens Stretcher (pictured) will be closing the wine …