Ballard hosts commuter stations for Bike to Work Day
Hundreds of residents across the city will be participating in Bike to Work Day during today’s commute. For Ballardites who are keen to get in on the action there are multiple commuter …
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BHS filmmakers find success at film festivals across the country
Students from the Ballard High School Video Production program have continued their stellar year with successes at national and international film festivals. Two short films by BHS filmmakers were award winners …
Development Update May 15: Subdivisions galore
Applications for developments in Ballard have been coming in fast this week to the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Check out the most recent applications and decisions from the …
Throwback Thursday: Syttende Mai in years gone by
We thought that this week’s Throwback Thursday post should take us back to the Syttende Mai celebrations of yesteryear. Celebrations have been held in Ballard since the late 1800’s and …
Click it or Ticket patrols to target unbuckled and distracted drivers this month
The “Click it or Ticket” patrols will be back in King County from May 19 through June 1, with officers on the lookout for unbuckled and distracted drivers. The campaign …
SDOT create no-fee street permits for block parties
Seattle City Council Member Sally Bagshaw emailed in to report that SDOT has created a free street permit process that can be easily attained to close neighborhood streets for block …
Seattle Tilth on the lookout for volunteers to assist low income families
Seattle Tilth is looking for local volunteers to assist in the annual Spring Into Bed, an annual garden building event and food justice celebration for families with low incomes. The …
Submarine spotted from Sunset Hill
Clamster from the My Ballard Forum emailed in a fantastic photo (below) of a submarine that she spotted as she was taking a walk in Sunset Hill on Monday. The submarine was …
Chippy’s Fish and Drink opens today on Ballard Ave
Chippy’s Fish and Drink, the latest eatery from Seattle restaurateur Ethan Stowell, opens at 4 p.m. today at 4741 Ballard Ave. The My Ballard team covered the initial announcement of the opening back …
Over 100 locals express concern about development at CBRA meeting
Last week’s CBRA meeting was well attended by over 100 local residents who were there to express their concerns about the future of Ballard development to Council Member Mike O’Brien. Council …
Ballard District Council Meeting set for tomorrow evening
Ballard District Council will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, May 14, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Ballard Library (5614 22nd NW). Free parking is available below the building and can …
Vandals graffiti multiple cars in Ballard
According to a report by KOMO News, SPD officers are currently looking for suspects involved in the vandalism of at least six vehicles in Ballard over the weekend. KOMO report that …