Meghan Walker 
By Sam Davis, UW Newslab Commercial crime has become an increasing concern in Ballard based on city data, with incidents of burglaries and break-ins affecting local businesses across the neighborhood. …
Several Sound Transit board members said this week that they remain committed to completing the Ballard and West Seattle light rail extensions, even as the projects face sharply rising costs …
A Loyal Heights resident is floating a proposal to turn a key neighborhood corner into a community-owned development, giving local investors a financial stake and a say in what gets …
Now that you’ve all had a chance to settle into our new logo and layout, we’re ready to announce the latest development: My Ballard Memberships. What does it mean to …
The annual flower planters are coming back to Ballard this spring. The flower planter project, organized by the Ballard Alliance in 2024, is entering its third year. It’s part of …
We’re rolling out a new weekly event roundup feature on My Ballard to let you know what’s happening around the neighborhood and (slightly) beyond. Here’s what’s on this week, May …
A hiker was rescued Sunday afternoon after falling roughly 40 feet down an embankment at Discovery Park, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The fire department said its Fire Alarm …
A new public art initiative will bring multiple murals and an artist market to Ballard this May. The inaugural Brewery District Mural Week is a multi-year mural arts effort aimed …
The Sunset Hill wood-fired kitchen Eldr (6414 32nd Ave NW) is getting close to reopening after a fire heavily damaged the restaurant over a year ago. Eldr, which opened in …
As My Ballard creeps up on its 20th (!!!) anniversary, we’re freshening things up with some changes. But first, a little background. If you’re new here, welcome! If you’re a …
New life is coming to Cycle & Coffee on Leary: Highland Espresso just opened today at 4013 NW Leary Way. Cycle & Coffee closed in January after the owners said …
The project to paint a new mural on the Holman Road underpass continues this weekend, with another community painting party happening on Saturday, May 2. The mural project, directed by …