Swimmer missing at Golden Gardens
Update at 9 a.m. The search has resumed for a swimmer for a swimmer who disappeared 200 yards off shore at Golden Gardens Park at 8:45 p.m. Thursday night. Another …
Another Henry mural in Ballard
This is a photo of Ryan Henry Ward painting a mural on a fence along 8th Ave. and 67th St., courtesy of My Ballard reader Robbie. Tuesday: Artist continues mural …
Tires slashed near 8th Ave.
A My Ballard reader emailed us today: “Sometime in the 24 hours between 8 a.m. Monday morning and 8 a.m. Tuesday morning… the two passenger-side tires on my SUV were slashed …
Mike McCready to play at the Tractor
Pearl Jam lead guitarist, Mike McCready, is stepping off the big stage for a night to perform a Jimi Hendrix tribute at the intimate Tractor Tavern. The sold-out show next …
Phinney Market closing on Friday
PhinneyWood is reporting that Phinney Market will go out of business on Friday. The store has been struggling with financial problems. There will be a farewell BBQ from 4-7 p.m. …
The 2008 ‘Eat Local Challenge’
Sustainable Ballard and locavores across the country are throwing out a challenge: eat locally during the entire month of September. The goal of the “Eat Local Challenge” is to raise …
Another chance to ‘Fill the Boot’
Last month Seattle firefighters stood in the intersection of 15th and Market hoping to fill their big black boots with money. The annual drive raises funds for the Muscular Dystrophy …
Firefighters extinguish kitchen fire
There’s quite the contingent of fire engines right now (7:30 a.m.) at a house on 20th Ave. and 58th St. Turns out it’s a small kitchen fire that’s putting out …
Burbank, Carlyle proceed to general election
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 …