A large contingent of firefighters quickly controlled a fire at the old El Camion restaurant across from Ballard High school on Sunday. When they arrived, smoke was seen pouring from the roof of the vacant building, which is covered with graffiti. The site sold late last year to a developer for $3.6 million.
Author: Geeky Swedes
The founders of My Ballard
Ballard and Magnolia lead Seattle in mask use, survey finds
Surveys about masks are always a little tricky because people often say they wear a mask, but in actuality may not be so diligent. That said, 85% of Ballard and Magnolia residents say they always wear a mask when they “expect to be within six feet of another person.” That number tops the list in […]
Seattle’s NHL team will be called… Kraken
After all the hype, Seattle’s new pro hockey team finally has a name. Seattle Kraken. Or is it, The Seattle Kraken? The name beat out other fan favorites such as the Sockeyes, Totems, Evergreens and the Emeralds, to name a few. The Kraken will be playing at the upcoming Climate Pledge Arena, formerly known as […]
Rabid bat found on Ballard sidewalk
Seattle-King County Health Department wants to know if you came in contact with a bat on the sidewalk at Ballard Ave. and 22nd Ave. NW on Sunday. A witness told Seattle Animal Shelter that a woman picked up the bat and moved it off the sidewalk. The animal was alive at the time, and it […]
Changes to the My Ballard Facebook group
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 […]
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 […]
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