Ballard Scouts launch annual Christmas tree sale and fundraiser
The Ballard Scouts kicked off their 64th annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser over the weekend, selling trees as usual at the St. Alphonsus parking lot. Scouts will be out selling …
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City seeks feedback on Green Lake Community Center & Pool redesign plans
The 90-year-old Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool will be redesigned, and the City is seeking public feedback on the current design options. Seattle Parks and Recreation has held …
How you can support My Ballard this holiday season
As with many small businesses, your local news source My Ballard is in need of support. My Ballard has been reporting daily news for Ballard, Fremont and other North Seattle …
City to continue free block closure permits with Streetsgiving
Seattle’s Stay Healthy Blocks program has another festive option for residents: it’s called Streetsgiving, allowing free permits for block closures for non-arterials around the city. The Stay Healthy Blocks program, …
Snowy Owl spotted in Queen Anne
The past few days, a Snowy Owl has been spotted hopping around on rooftops on Queen Anne. Prolific local wildlife photographer Jerry Simmons posted the above photo in the My …
Crown Hill Holiday Market goes virtual
The annual Crown Hill Holiday Market is being held online this year, with crafts from local artisans available on a virtual marketplace. The market went live on Nov. 19, and …
Ballard businesses report surge in crime, lost revenue
A recent survey of local businesses has shown a dramatic uptick in crime and safety concerns in Ballard compared to last year. The Ballard Alliance, Ballard Brewed Coalition and the North …
Ballard Bridge to be rehabilitated or replaced with a mid-level movable bridge
The City’s Ballard Bridge Planning Study just wrapped up with two options now on the table: either rehabilitating the current structure, or replacing it with a mid-level movable bridge. The …
Ray’s Boathouse closing for three months due to new COVID restrictions
Ray’s Boathouse has announced they will close temporarily until mid-February given the new public health rules that prohibit indoor dining. In a letter to customers, Ray’s general manager and co-owner …
Ballard Food Bank to give away hundreds of turkeys this week
The Ballard Food Bank is getting ready to give away hundreds of turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings to North Seattle residents tomorrow and Thursday (Nov. 18 and 19). Members of …
New COVID-19 restrictions ban indoor dining and gatherings and close gyms
This week, new coronavirus restrictions go into place that will ban indoor dining, close gyms, and prohibit all indoor gatherings with people outside your immediate household. Gov. Jay Inslee outlined …
Ballard businesses to donate portion of Black Friday sales to charity
The annual Ballard Gives Back program will continue this year in which a number of Ballard businesses donate a portion of Black Friday sales to local charities. Over a dozen …