Our sincere thanks to many of you who have reached out to us over concerns about moderation on the My Ballard Facebook group (which is different from our Facebook page). As we announced last night in the group (below), the moderator has decided to step down. We’re now seeking the community’s input on how to […]
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Fremont Brewing shuts down after asymptomatic employee tests positive for coronavirus
Update: In a Facebook post, Fremont Brewing says the employee’s last shift was in the beer garden on June 9th. “Our employee showed no COVID-19 symptoms, had an acceptable temperature when they reported for their shift and wore PPE including a mask and gloves; and used social distancing and sanitation best practices while working their […]
Seattle mayor extends curfew Monday night in wake of protests
Update Monday June 1: Mayor Jenny Durkan has extended the citywide curfew today, starting at 6pm Monday evening and finishing at 5am Tuesday. A city news release says that during these hours, residents and visitors should remain in their home to the extent possible and should refrain from traveling in and through the entire City of Seattle. […]
Police investigate anti-Asian bias incidents at Golden Gardens and a Ballard restaurant
Monday night update: The suspect may have been spotted on Market St., and police have responded. Updates here. Update: An hour after we posted this story, Seattle Police confirmed the photo posted in the My Ballard Facebook group is a “person of interest” in at least one of the bias incidents. We’re now posting the […]
Fremont Bridge gets stuck for two hours
12:30 pm: It’s been fixed and the road has reopened. Earlier: Feeling sympathy for the troublesome Ballard Bridge, the Fremont Bridge suffered its own technical failure just after 10 this Saturday morning. As of this writing, the bridge is stuck in the open position, and traffic is being diverted. Here’s a link to our traffic […]
Snow expected this evening in ‘major changes’ to the forecast
8:50am: Seattle Public Utilities will be operating on limited pickups today, and are cancelling pickups in Ballard due to icy and unsafe road conditions. They say other areas that could be impacted include steep blocks in Queen Anne, Magnolia, Maple Leaf, and Wedgewood. If your garbage isn’t picked up, you may set out double the […]
Ballard Bridge gets stuck (again)
5:05 pm: The bridge has finally reopened in both directions after closing more than four hours ago. No word on what caused the malfunction. 3:30 pm: The bridge has now been closed for 3 hours with no ETA on reopening. Just be glad this isn’t a weekday. See the bridge traffic cameras here. 2:15 pm: […]
Rowers rescued after frightening ride in the Ballard Locks
Two rowers* had quite a scare while attempting to traverse the Ballard Locks this Sunday morning, and it sounds like one rower even went through the spillway itself. Fortunately, both were rescued without injury. Writing in the My Ballard Facebook Group, Amanda said she saw what happened. “We saw the couple in the water, and […]
Boat fire at Shilshole Marina
11:51 am: Fire is under control, according to Seattle Fire. No other boats were involved in the fire. Fire crews are beginning to wind down operations. Earlier: Seattle Fire has responded on land and water for a “fully involved” boat fire at Shilshole Marina on Seaview. According to the scanner, it’s a 30-foot pleasure boat […]
Flammable substance spill at commercial building in West Woodland
Seattle Fire responded just after 8 p.m. on Saturday to a warehouse at 1116 NW 51st St. for a hazardous material spill. The spill involved a “highly flammable chemical,” Seattle Fire said. “Crews are working to dilute the substance. No injuries reported.” Onscene with @SeattleFire on a Hazmat in NW 51st pic.twitter.com/8TZ7VH42P2 — Evergreen Media […]
3-alarm fire in Central Ballard destroys several businesses
9 am: We’ve posted a story on how you can help the businesses impacted by the fire. 7:15 am: Market St. remains closed between 22th and 24th. There’s no estimate when Seattle Fire will be clear of the area. Investigators will be at the fire scene later this morning. 7:45 pm: Firefighters will remain on […]
Collision closes 15th and Market
11:40am: The accident has been cleared and 15th and Market is now reopen to traffic. Updated 11:30 am: Seattle Fire responded for a two-car collision that has closed the intersection of 15th Ave. NW and NW Market St. Firefighters say two people sustained minor injuries and were able to extricated themselves from their vehicles. The […]
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