Ballard FC to kick off inaugural match this weekend
Ballard FC, our local semi-pro soccer team, will play their first game this Saturday. Former Seattle Sounders player Lamar Neagle and Ballard High School graduates Sam Zisette and Chris Kaimmer …
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Local artist creates his own temporary art gallery
A temporary art gallery has popped up in the former Classic Consignment building at 5514 24th Ave NW. Ballard resident, Kyle Perry, 30, had an important thought in January. He …
Scenes from 2022 Syttende Mai parade in Ballard
The return of Ballard’s Syttende Mai parade was met with thousands of spectators on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some highlights from the day, including a slow-motion video created by Adam …
Seattle Parks shortens opening hours at Golden Gardens for summer
There will be shortened opening hours at Golden Gardens this summer in an effort to curb crime in the evenings at the popular beach. Seattle Parks and Recreation will start …
Ballard Smoke Shop reopens today under new ownership
One of Ballard’s oldest dive bars has been given a new lease on life: Ballard Smoke Shop reopened today with a new owner. Owner Max Genereaux bought the Smoke Shop …
Hipp hipp hurra: It’s Syttende Mai
Today is May 17th, Syttende Mai, when the streets of Ballard fill with Norwegian pride. The 17th of May is Norwegian Constitution Day, and Ballard celebrates with a big parade …
Peace Run worldwide torch relay to visit North Beach Elementary May 17
The world’s largest peace torch relay is visiting Ballard today. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is an international torch relay that’s back on the road after pausing for Covid restrictions. …
Mt. Bagel to close Ballard bakery May 20
Ballard’s local bagel shop, Mt. Bagel, is closing its bakery on May 20. Owner Roan Hartzog tells My Ballard that he and his family have been considering a move to …
Ballard Library returns to pre-pandemic hours
The Ballard Library has returned to its pre-pandemic hours, along with most Seattle Public Library branches. The Ballard branch’s new hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, …
Community Barber and Shop opens on 15th and 59th
A new barbershop has opened on the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 59th St. Owner Michael Eskander opened Community Barber and Shop on May 10, realizing his long-held …
Ballard High School teacher receives national recognition
The Garden Club of America has selected BHS teacher India Carlson for the prestigious Hull Award, given to outstanding teachers who further the early environmental education of children. Carlson has …
Seattle Public Schools settles Ballard High sexual abuse lawsuit for $3 million
Seattle Public School has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against a Ballard High School coach. BHS soccer and basketball coach Meghan Miller was …