On Thursday, we posted the story about a hit and run involving a child in a stroller at McDonald’s on Market Street. Now KOMO TV has covered the story with […]
Taggers go to town on closed McDonald’s
The McDonald’s on Greenwood Ave. near 85 St. closed down a couple weeks ago, and taggers have unleashed their talents on every square foot of it. Now it’s arguably Greenwood […]
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We’ve added another new feature here on My Ballard: email news alerts. We plan on sending out an average of one or two a week (like when the demolition begins […]
Mourners, onlookers gather at Edith’s home
Every couple of minutes this afternoon, a car pulls up in front of Edith Macefield’s home. Some leave flowers. Others pay their respects. And still others just want to see […]
Scenes from the Solstice Parade
Thousands of people jammed the streets of Fremont at noon today to celebrate the beginning of summer with the annual Solstice Parade.
As is tradition, beads-o-plenty were tossed into the crowd.
The beautifully-designed floats and costumes took on a summer Mardi Gras theme (and in many cases, political themes.)
The parade seems to attract a larger and larger crowd every year. There were so many people — and many had staked out positions hours ahead of time — it was just about impossible to squeeze from the street to the sidewalk.
Even J.P Patches made an appearance. And what about the parade’s most famous participants: the naked, painted cyclists? Click through for a few more photos (and My Ballard reader Nina shot many more on on Flickr here)…
Heading down to the Solstice parade…
Remember, don’t try to drive through Fremont for the next few hours, unless you’re trying to get to the Solstice parade. Here’s the parade route. We’ll post a few photos […]
Wall fire in home on 11th Ave.
A full fire dispatch got the attention of people along 11th Ave. near 83th St. this morning, but fortunately it was just small wall fire.
You’ll have to wait awhile for a P-Patch
As grocery prices soar, more people are turning to their own garden to grow fruits and veggies. Unfortunately not everyone has a yard and more folks are trying to get […]
Permit issued to demolish Ballard Denny’s
As expected, the city has approved Benaroya Companies’ request to demolish the old Denny’s building at the corner of 15th and Market. No date has been set, and it’s unlikely […]
Old Ballard High class ring found in garden
A Greenwood family discovered a gold Ballard High School class ring in their garden, and they’re looking for the original owner. It was dated 1974 with the name Brian ______. […]
The weekend events calendar
This weekend is the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade. The parade kicks off at noon on Saturday at NW 36th and 3rd Ave. More details here. (Photo of last […]
Ballard High cheers for the cure
Here’s a heart-warming story for a Friday morning. The Ballard High cheer squad has rallied around their coach Nancy Ellen Elster all year as she battles breast cancer. Tomorrow morning […]
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