Halynn Blanchard As part of the planning process to determine how and where our regional mass transit system should expand, Sound Transit identified a draft priority projects list, and is asking the public to weigh in on which Sound Transit 3 projects should be studied for the regional transit ballot measure. Input must be provided by July 8, today …
The Seattle Public Library presents four performances of “Tambourine Submarine: A Musical Odyssey” by local family music band Recess Monkey. The Ballard Branch hosts Recess Monkey from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Library programs like these are free and everyone is welcome; no registration needed. Recess Monkey is a trio of teachers …
A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one development site into three unit lots, as proposed by the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. The construction of residential units is under Project #6448853. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose …
UPDATE: The owners have been located. Olya Volpe and her family found a lost black dog, “a sweet lil thing with a tag” on her, and need help getting “Juniata” home. “It took us a bit of time to make her feel comfortable [enough to] come around so we could see the name/number,” she writes. …
Echoing the discussion of the Ballard community, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce has voiced its concerns to the city this week regarding the announcement of transitional encampments on city-owned properties. MyBallard reported on the controversial announcement last Tuesday, receiving a long thread of reader comments. The commerce believes the Ballard community has a strong sense …
All Seattle public parks will be smoke-free as of Monday, July 6th. Seattle Parks and Recreation declare: “Smell flowers, not smoke.” Seattle Parks and Rec views smoke-free parks as a benefit to their mission to provide healthful and welcoming places for all residents to enjoy. This ruling takes effect in Ballard parks including Golden Gardens …
Ballardites had an exciting 4th of July weekend, though some saw fireworks spark flames in the outlying grass at Golden Gardens. Those who went to Golden Gardens witnessed a blazing sunset, as well as this near blazing grass fire caused by citizen fireworks. “People [were] not being smart down at Golden Gardens and lighting fireworks …