Danielle Anthony-Goodwin This update just in from the SPD Blotter about the death of the suspect in Monday night’s officer-involved shooting in the Carkeek Park area: Here is some updated information on last night’s officer-involved shooting in the 10100 Block of 4th Avenue NW. At about 7:35 pm Monday officers responded to a domestic violence call at …
On Tuesday, well-known Seattle muralist Ryan “Henry” Ward began work on a mural at Adams Elementary School (6110 28th Ave NW). The mural is being painted to enhance a newly built outdoor classroom, that was once a neglected courtyard. Ward became well-known in the Pacific Northwest for the distinct and unique flavor that he brings …
Police are searching for an armed burglar who robbed the Peoples Bank (NW 56th Street and 24th Ave NW) yesterday evening. A reader emailed in to report that the Ballard Community Center was shut down for a short time today as police were searching for the suspect in the neighborhood. Read more about the robbery …
Last night SPD responded to a domestic violence call in the Carkeek area. After the suspect was threatening to officers they were forced to fire their duty weapons. Read more from the SPD Blotter post last night: Officers were forced to fire their weapons when a man suddenly raised a large piece of metal toward …
Locals are invited to take part in a work party at Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW & NW 63rd St) this Saturday, March 2. The work party will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friends of Ballard Corners Park formed in 2008 to help build the park. The project …
Ballard Chamber After Hours event will be held at The Shelter Lounge (4910 Leary Avenue NW) this Thursday, February 28. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with guests welcome to stay late if they wish. Appetizers and beverages will be provided and the cost is $10 per person. All are …
The Ballard High School Playmakers performance of “The Sound of Music” will open this Thursday, February 28. The season will kick off with a special opening night gala. The event will include a BHS Foundation sponsored Bavarian dinner and special guests Duane Chase, who played “Kurt” in the 1965 movie, and Derik Nelson, guitarist for …
Peddler Brewing (1514 NW Leary Way) will be opening its doors to the public next Friday, March 8. To start with their business hours will be Fridays 5-10pm and Saturdays 4-10pm. Hours will gradually increase as the brewery gets up and running. Peddler Brewing will open with eight beers on tap including Kolsch, Caramel ESB, …
Teatro ZinZanni’s latest show “Dinner at Wotan’s” pays homage to the gods of Ballard’s Nordic roots. The My Ballard team were invited to the media night performance last week to see a version of Nordic history in action. The performance shows a humorous side to the story of Nordic gods Wotan, Thor, and Freya. We …
Update: Garden Sushi owner Tsering Lama has informed us that the food truck will be open for business by the end of the weekend. Check back here for some photos of the new location when the truck is up and running. Original Post: We have just been informed by Garden Sushi owner Tsering Lama that …
Ballard High School’s inclusion and awareness week kicked off today with a unique theme. The Associated Student Body (ASB) titled the week “Mean Girls Week”, targeting important issues under the theme of the well known 2004 movie starring Lindsay Lohan. The movie explores the cruelty of a group of high school students and how their …
The Science of Being Happy and Productive at Work seminar is on tonight at Swedish (5300 Tallman Avenue NW Conference Room A). The award-winning seminar is being held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and is co-sponsored by Sustainable Ballard, Swedish Hospital Ballard Campus and the Ballard Chamber of Commerce. The presentation is grounded in scientific …