It’s Obama
And yes, that was fireworks you heard around Ballard when Obama was declared the winner shortly after 8 p.m.
Real-time election results
Updated: The Secretary of State’s site is now providing local election results, and you can find more on KING5.com. National results are available here on msnbc.com. And feel free to …
Big turnout at Ballard voting places
The scene at Trinity Methodist church on 23rd Ave. & 65th St. this morning: King County says it expects an 85 percent turnout today — a new record. It’s also …
Election night with the candidates
John Burbank (D) and Reuven Carlyle (D) have been campaigning all political season for the 36th District legislative seat. Both candidates will be watching the results roll in with their …
Get out and vote (and get a free cupcake)
Happy election day! To celebrate, Cupcake Royale on Market Street is giving away a free baby cake if you tell them you voted. Starbucks is also giving away a tall …
A look at Ballard’s new hotel
Here is our first look at Ballard’s new hotel, “The Point at Salmon Bay.” The 166-room hotel will be on Shilshole Ave. in what is currently the parking lot of …
Another person jumps from Aurora Bridge
There’s no word if the man in his mid-30s survived the fall this morning. Fremont Universe has been covering the story.
Vintage car racers finish well in Mexico
Of the 100 vintage cars that started the “La Carerra Panamericana” race in Mexico, fewer than 80 finished. One of those finishers was Ballard’s own team that we wrote about …
Reported stabbing on Market St.
A 22-year-old man says he was stabbed on Market St. at NW 20th Ave. shortly after midnight on October 23rd, according to a Seattle Police report. The victim says two …
Long lines at Veraci Pizza
Veraci Pizza opened on Wednesday at 500 NW Market St., and it hasn’t taken any time at all for Ballard’s new restaurant to draw a crowd. Long lines are becoming …
Halloween celebrations in nearby neighborhoods
Photos from Halloween happenings in our surrounding neighborhoods: – Trolloween in Fremont draws a big crowd, turns into parade – Lil’ monsters and fairies hit The Village in Magnolia – …
Trick-or-treaters take over Central Ballard
A couple hundred families took to Market St. and Ballard Ave. this evening.
Businesses handed out candy to kids of all ages as part of Central Ballard’s annual (and very popular) trick-or-treating event.
Lots more photos follow below…