Danielle Anthony-Goodwin A My Ballard reader emailed in to report that she found a dog (pictured) in the vicinity of NW 70th St and 9th Ave NW. “I took him to the Elliot Bay Animal Shelter on 15th,” says the reader. Email tips@myballard.com if you are or know the owner.
30 years ago this Friday, May 26, Ray’s Boathouse burned to the ground leaving little left but a few tables, chairs and its iconic Ray’s sign. They rebuilt and came back stronger and more excited than ever to serve guests fresh local seafood. Now 30 years later the team is commemorating this defining day in their …
The full list of candidates running for office in 2017 is now available online. The list of candidates who will appear on the primary election ballot is also available online. Candidates are listed online in the order they will appear on the ballot. A record number of people filed to run for office this year, with …
Mayor Ed Murray launched the Summer of Opportunity and Safety, a City-led effort to expand summer programming for youth through grant-funded programs, Seattle Parks Department activities and youth jobs. These programs aim to help connect youth to opportunities across the city, focusing attention on positive activity that itself is a strong violence prevention measure. A …
Ballard’s fishiest festival is just around the corner, and the organizers are looking for more volunteers. SeafoodFest will take over Ballard on July 7 – 9 , and they need help with many different volunteer positions. According to their volunteer sign-up page, they’re looking for locals to help with tasks including in the Beer Garden, Info …
The Greenwood Branch (8016 Greenwood Ave N) will temporarily close beginning Monday, June 26, for its second phase of construction work to install a custom made exterior glass wall. The book drop will remain open; the garage will be closed. The branch is expected to reopen in about two weeks. Because the branch will be closed …
For the remainder of the month, Seattle City Light will be supporting enhanced cellular and data services along Ballard Avenue NW. The crews will be upgrading electronic equipment to utility poles throughout the public right-of-way on this street. This project is an expansion of existing communications networks and the equipment modifications will increase public safety and enhanced-911 …
The team at PhinneyWood Blog emailed to let us know that Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7301 15th Ave NW) is moving to NW 85th Street near 3rd Avenue NW in Greenwood. An Enterprise spokesperson told PhinneyWood that the company has outgrown the Ballard space, and the Greenwood location will have more space for parking and the office. The Greenwood …
Television fisherman Sigurd Hansen was arrested early last Thursday morning by Seattle police following an altercation with a ride-share driver. Read more from the SPD North Precinct Blotter post below: The driver told police he had picked up two men and two women, who had requested a ride from the 2200 block of NW Market St …
One subdivision application makes up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. 2430 NW 60th St A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6560513. This subdivision …
Update: A fire that ripped through a boat house moored at the Shilshole Bay Marina just before 8 p.m. on Sunday destroyed as many as five boats and sent a visible plume of smoke throughout much of the Seattle area. The Seattle Fire Department has confirmed that the fire was caused by spontaneous combustion of improperly discarded rags …
Have a fantastic weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, May 19 Plant Sale at Ballard High School Greenhouse (15th Ave NW) from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Live Music The Everyone Orchestra feat members of Moe. Dopapod, The Werks + more at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $20. SATURDAY, May 20 Wileyware Gifts Open …