As of 2:30 a.m.the results of the “top two” primary are: John Burbank, 42.21%, Reuven Carlyle, 41.53% and Leslie Bloss, 16.26%. As expected, Burbank and Carlyle are neck-and-neck, and the […]
Artist continues mural painting spree
Ryan Henry Ward continues his mural painting spree across Ballard and nearby neighborhoods. Writes one My Ballard reader who sent us this photo, “This is the mini-mural he painted for […]
Working toward a beautiful 14th Ave.
If you’ve ever driven down 14th Ave. in Ballard, you know that it’s not the most attractive street in the neighborhood. Cracked, uneven pavement with an ugly gravel median is […]
It’s primary election day
It’s the “top two” primary, which means the top two in each race will proceed to the general election, regardless of party. So get out and vote (or mail in […]
Sherman Alexie coming to Ballard Library
Here’s an event to mark on your calendar. Best-selling Seattle author Sherman Alexie, whose book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Amazon) has won widespread acclaim, will be […]
The scoop on Nana’s Soup House
Nana’s Soup House, a popular soup and sandwich joint in the U-District is packing up and moving to Fremont. The gal who answered the phone told us that the owner […]
Parking in Fremont may cost you
After the Seattle DOT conducted a couple of parking studies in Fremont, they confirmed what many of us already know – there’s never any parking in Fremont. The two studies, […]
‘The Wicker Basket’ market to close
The neighborhood market at 70th St. and 8th Ave. is closing, and the store’s entire inventory is for sale. The Wicker Basket’s last day is Tuesday, and an employee there […]
Big crowd for J.P. Patches statue unveiling
Hundreds of Patches Pals flocked to Fremont today for the unveiling of the J.P. Patches statue, “Late for the Interurban.” There were lots of people who grew up in the […]
Memorial grows at chopped Fremont tree
A week ago, workers severely trimmed a weeping poplar tree in Fremont, days after the tree received “Heritage Tree” status from the city of Seattle. The tree lives on the […]
Few traffic circles going in around Ballard
We noticed this traffic circle going in at 67th and 10th Ave. And another at 63rd and 22nd Ave. For more information about new traffic circles in Seattle, there was […]
‘Sundaes on Sunday’ at new Ballard park
Groundswell NW is holding an event this Sunday afternoon at Ballard’s newest park on 9th Ave. near 70th St. Called “Sundaes on Sunday,” neighbors in the area can enjoy an […]
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