One day in the not-so-distant future, it could be possible to get from Shilshole to downtown Seattle via water taxi. King County is looking at possibilities of expanding their water […]
Author: Meghan Walker
No deal yet: city to offer all-day camps if strike delays first day of school
The first day of school could be delayed if teachers go on strike tomorrow, so the city is offering all-day camps at community centers. Ballard Community Center is one of […]
Ballard greenway construction at NW 85th St and 17th Ave NW to start tomorrow
Another phase of construction for the new north-south Ballard greenway begins tomorrow (Wednesday) on 17th Ave NW and NW 85th St. Crews with the Seattle Department of Transportation will be […]
Labor Day: what’s open and what’s closed
For Labor Day, buses will be running less frequently and several city services will be closed or operating on a different schedule. King County Metro says buses will be running […]
What’s on this Labor Day weekend
It’s a long holiday weekend ahead, with plenty of family friendly events such as the second-to-last weekend of free concerts at the Locks, and a car show on Monday at […]
Ballard Development Update: subdivisions and design meetings for large residential buildings
A flurry of subdivision applications on NW 61st St and two upcoming meetings on larger residential buildings are in today’s development update as posted in the City of Seattle’s Department […]
Update on Carkeek Park poisoned meat scare
On Thursday, we posted a tip we received about a dog that was put down after coming into contact with poisoned meat. After speaking with Seattle Police, the information was refuted; […]
Seattle teachers plan to strike if union and district can’t agree on a contract
Seattle teachers unanimously agreed to go on strike if the school district and union can’t come to a contract agreement. School is supposed to start next Wednesday, but teachers will strike […]
Throwback Thursday: when streetcars and trolleys dominated the roads
For today’s Throwback Thursday we look at transportation of the old days in Ballard. Many of the bus routes we use in Ballard – the 15, 17, 18 and 28 […]
Ballard Elks classic car show on Labor Day Monday
The Ballard Elks will be hosting their annual car show on Monday, September 7. The car show will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Elks’ parking lot, with a […]
UPDATE: SPD says dogs are not at risk at Carkeek Park
UPDATE: After speaking with the Seattle Police Department, this information has been refuted. There haven’t been any cases of dogs being poisoned recently at Carkeek Park; we at My Ballard apologize for […]
Ballard Summer Parkways still looking for volunteers
The city is holding a huge block party in Ballard in a couple weeks, and they are still looking for volunteers to help out. The event is called Seattle Summer […]
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