Flower planters are returning to Ballard
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 …
Meghan Walker
Weekly Ballard event roundup May 4 – 10
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 …
Hiker rescued after 40-foot fall at Discovery Park
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 …
Brewery District Mural Week to bring new public art across Ballard
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 …
Eldr preparing to reopen one year after fire
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 …
Welcome to My Ballard 2.0 (+ return of the comment section)
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 …
Cycle & Coffee on Leary to reopen as Highland Espresso
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 …
Mural underway at Holman Road underpass
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 …
Snow Peak opens retail store and hub in Fremont
A new outdoor retail store and community space just opened in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. The Fremont store, located at the CornerStone Campus (3524 Stone Way), is Snow Peak‘s fourth North …
Community meeting planned on future of Ballard light rail
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is hosting a community meeting with Sound Transit on May 11 to discuss the future of light rail service to Ballard. The meeting is scheduled …
Ballard and Ingraham students recognized at STEM scholar awards
Several students from Ballard and Ingraham high schools were recognized last week at a STEM awards ceremony for girls. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization …
Ballard’s Stoup Brewing to operate SeaTac FIFA World Cup fan site
A Ballard-based brewery will play a role in regional World Cup activities next month. Stoup Brewing announced it will partner with the City of SeaTac as an official operator of …