Seattle’s minimum wage reaches $15 per hour for large employers
Seattle’s minimum wage increased to $15 per hour on January 1 for employees working for the largest businesses in the city. Mayor Ed Murray marked the increase this week, which …
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Ballard business owners make Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Earlier this week Forbes Magazine named the three co-founders of Seattle company Rad Power Bikes (Mike Radenbaugh, Ty Collins, and Marimar White-Espin) winners of the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 award …
Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee seeks new members
The Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee is accepting applications for new members to help make walking and biking to school in Seattle safer and easier. The volunteer board, which was …
Local concierge service launches to connect non-smart phone users to Uber and Lyft
A new members-only concierge service has launched that connects non-smart phone users with the app-based services of Lyft and Uber. The new service, called Arrive, allows members to book rides …
Development Update January 5: A subdivision and Salmon Bay maintenance
Two decisions make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Decisions: 2425 NW 54th St A Land …
Panda the dog is lost in Ballard
Update: Panda has been safely found. Thank you to all who helped to look for her. Original Post: Panda the dog is lost in Ballard and was last seen this …
Seattle Parks and Recreation on the lookout for volunteers
The team at Seattle Parks and Recreation is on the lookout for volunteers for 2017. They are hosting a Volunteer Information Fair to learn about our volunteer opportunities on February 2 …
Ballard Library to host preview of La Traviata
Ballard Library is hosting a preview concert of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 4). “La Traviata” is …
Ballard Natural Drainage Project reaches completion
The team from the Ballard Natural Drainage Project emailed in to let the community know that the project is now complete. Check out specific details in the team’s completion announcement …
Development Update January 3: Subdivisions
Two applications and one decision make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 2428 NW 63rd …
Ballard Post Office drive up box temporarily removed for maintenance
The team at My Ballard has received a number of emails about the drive up mailbox removal at Ballard Post Office. We visited the Post Office and found a sign on …
Nearby News: Driver arrested after fatal vehicle/pedestrian collision in Wallingford
An adult female was taken into custody after a fatal hit and run vehicle/pedestrian collision on Sunday evening in Wallingford. Check out the full details from the SPD Blotter Post below: On …