Vandals smash car windows in Ballard
A My Ballard reader, who wishes to remain anonymous, emailed in to report that two vandals were captured on a home security camera (pictured below) smashing car windows with a metal …
Danielle Anthony-Goodwin
What’s on this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! Enjoy it in Ballard. Friday, April 3 Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Miss Mamie Lavona The Exotic Mulatta, and …
Heron colony returns to Commodore Park
The local heron colony has returned to Commodore Park (near the fish ladder on the Magnolia side of the Ballard Locks) and Heron Habitat Helpers is hosting a free event …
Throwback Thursday: Ballard Bridge back in the day
With the recent media coverage of the Ballard Bridge, in particular the safety concerns about the pedestrian walkways, we thought it was time to take a look back at more …
Volunteers needed to build outdoor classroom at Salmon Bay School
Volunteers are needed to help build an outdoor classroom for the students of Salmon Bay School (1810 NW 65th St) on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  This …
Ballard Boys and Girls Club to host open house tonight
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club is springing into the summer season with an open house tonight from 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. New and current families, business owners and neighbors …
Development Update April 2: One subdivision and a design review meeting
One subdivision decision and a second design review meeting for a six-story structure 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 …
Fourth District voters set to look for new rep this fall
Larry Phillips, representative of the Fourth District on the King County Council, announced today that he would not be seeking reelection and will finish up in his position at the …
Seattle set to convert to metric system
Today Mayor Ed Murray announced that the City of Seattle will be the first major American city to convert entirely to the metric system. “Seattle is a global city and …
SPD busts band of Ballard criminals
Update April 2: SPD Detectives are still working the case and have recovered eight more guitars at another location connected with the investigation. The My Ballard team will update the story …
Ray’s Boathouse launches #MyRays Contest
In celebration of 42 years serving locals on Shilshole Bay, Ray’s Boathouse has launched a contest to say thank you. From today through the end of April, Ray’s will be running …
Hail comes down heavy in Ballard
As many readers would have experience, over the past hour Ballard has seen a heavy fall of hail brought on by an intense storm. Check out some videos and images of the wild weather …