Menorah vandalized at Bergen Place Park
(Photo by Chabad of Northwest Seattle) Update: The menorah has been rebuilt and replaced, and Chabad of Northwest Seattle is on schedule for its Sunday 5:30 p.m. lighting event. The …
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Mayor Durkan signs agreement for ‘expedited’ Ballard light rail
Ballard’s light rail project initially was slated for completion in 2038. But under a new Sound Transit partnership agreement signed by Mayor Durkan today — which we previewed last week …
Jewish deli coming to Leary Way
(Photo from @napkinfriends on Twitter) You may have eaten at the Napkin Friends food truck, perhaps at Stoup Brewing (above) or other places throughout Seattle. The blue truck is best …
Port of Seattle buys Salmon Bay Marina
The Port of Seattle has purchased Salmon Bay Marina, a privately-owned operation on five acres just to the west of Fishermen’s Terminal. The price: $15.6 million. The Port said it …
Good Samaritans honored by Seattle Fire
The boaters who rescued a fisherman off Shilshole last month have been honored by Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scroggins with a letter of recognition. Christa and Leo Ribas not only …
SWAT team arrests burglary suspect
(SWAT vehicles near Fred Meyer. Thank you Valerie for the photo) Updated: A man ran from police in the 4200 block of 9th Ave. NW this morning, sparking an hour-long …
Police sweep campers in Ballard Commons
Tuesday PM update: The city of Seattle said its “navigation team” — specially-trained police officers and outreach workers — discovered two people and three structures in Ballard Commons Park on …
Our most memorable stories on My Ballard’s 10th anniversary
A decade ago, we were new to the neighborhood and inspired by the West Seattle Blog and Capitol Hill Seattle Blog. So we decided to start a blog for Ballard, …
The foggy view of Ballard Bridge
This was the view of Ballard Bridge from the Seattle DOT camera at 9:30 a.m. Just a little foggy out there this morning.
16 home burglaries in greater Ballard in a week
Updated: It’s that time of year when thieves are on the prowl for holiday gifts, cash and other loot — either inside or outside your home. Scanning the Seattle Police …
With old building closed, new Nordic Museum enters ‘home stretch’
The old Nordic Heritage Museum closed on Nov. 20th, and workers are making good progress on the new facility on Market St., scheduled to open in May. Here’s a look …
What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond
(Photo: Ray’s will be holding a Gingerbread House Decorating Party on Sunday) If you’re bored this weekend, it’s not our fault. In fact, this may be the biggest weekend calendar …