An inebriated man walking in the snow late last night was assaulted by teenagers on 11th Ave. near 62nd St., say police and a witness. Officers caught up with the […]
‘No bailout for Austin Cantina’
As feared, Austin Cantina on 24th Ave. may not last beyond the holidays. “We’ve been very fortunate to have a solid base of neighborhood regulars, positive press, and Texan ex-pats […]
The first winter storm of the season
It’s getting c-c-cold out there as a frigid winter storm blows into Puget Sound. If you see any storm damage (burst pipes, tree down, etc.) please post a comment below […]
Go shopping on the Art Walk this weekend
Saturday is the last Ballard Art Walk before the holidays! Enjoy some art and cross some gifts off your list. This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses […]
Viaduct finalists: Which is best for Ballard?
In a highly-anticipated announcement, the state has narrowed down the eight options to replace the viaduct to two hybrid proposals: 1) The “surface and transit” plan with three northbound lanes […]
It’s MyBallard.com’s first anniversary
That’s right, one year ago today MyBallard.com launched with this first post. Thank you for all your support, especially those of you who have sent us email tips and provided […]
Recycle your old shoes
Several Ballard stores want to take those old shoes off your hands. Market Street Shoes, Market Street Athlete and The Sneakery are teaming up with Soles4Souls shoe charity this holiday […]
Get ready for winter weather
We could see our first blast of winter weather this weekend. The National Weather Service says that a storm could hit Friday into Saturday that would bring high winds and […]
Tough times for Austin Cantina
It’s no secret that Ballard restaurants aren’t as busy as they were earlier this year, and Austin Cantina on 24th Ave. is no exception. Peggy Sturdivant from At Large in […]
Lovely Ladies on Beautiful Bicycles
Here’s an event you don’t see every day. The launch party for the 2009 Lovely Ladies on Beautiful Bicycles calendar is Friday night in Ballard. The calendar features “real machines, […]
Nearby: Kiwi, stolen puppies, free parking
Some news from our nearby neighborhoods… – Fremont: Ballard’s Mooberry opens “Kiwi” along Fremont Ave. – Magnolia: Burglars steal TV, computer… and two puppies from home – Queen Anne: Paid […]
Federal agents raid seafood company
On the other side of the Ship Canal near the Ballard Bridge, federal agents from the FDA and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raided the salmon processing company Ocean Beauty […]
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