After several days of ballot counting, Dan Strauss has won the Seattle City Council District 6 seat to represent Ballard. The final results showed Strauss received 55.44 percent of the vote, and Heidi Wills, 44.05 percent. “I am honored to have the opportunity to represent our community,” Strauss wrote in an announcement on social media […]
Equal Exchange to open softly on Nov. 18
Update: Cafe manager and co-owner Alison Booth Gribas has informed My Ballard that due to construction issues, they will be delaying their opening until Monday, Nov. 18. Original: Equal Exchange Coffee is making its Ballard comeback, opening this weekend in the new building on the corner of 15th and Market. Equal Exchange closed their Ballard Market […]
Ballard utility boxes get a makeover
The project to beautify utility boxes on Market Street is finally happening. Organized by the the Ballard Alliance’s Public Art Committee (BPAC), the project was launched earlier this year with a contest to decide which local artists would be designing the five boxes. The winning artists were Sarah Simon in first place — she will be […]
Veterans Day in Ballard: events and closures
Monday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, which means several events around the city, plus closures of City offices and limited services. In Ballard, there will be a Veterans Day Concert featuring the Seattle Civic Band at the Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3036 (2812 NW Market St) from 3pm to 4pm on Sunday, Nov. 10. “Enjoy […]
4-story apartment building planned for NW 57th St
A 4-story building with 21 units has been proposed to replace a 114-year-old house on NW 57th St. The proposal for 1123 NW 57th St includes 16 apartments and five small efficiency dwelling units, with no parking proposed. Currently, a 3-bedroom brick home (built in 1905) is on the property. According to public records, the […]
King County fined for multiple sewer overflow violations
King County will have to pay a fine for multiple sewer overflows at several wastewater treatment plants in the last two years. The Washington Department of Ecology and US Environmental Protection Agency has fined King County $105,000 for exceeding pollutant limits 18 times in 2017 and 2018 at its four wastewater plants that treat CSO […]
Aurora Bridge lanes reopened as repairs finish early
All lanes of the Aurora Bridge are back open, as crews have finished repairing the damaged support beam under the southbound lanes earlier than expected. The emergency work was started on Oct. 31, after bridge inspectors discovered a corroded support beam (also known as a stringer), which had dropped about half an inch. Crews worked […]
Crown Hill Value Village to close Nov. 16
The Value Village on Crown Hill will be closing its doors for good on Nov. 16th. The news came yesterday, when the upper management learned they would not be able to renew their lease of the property. Staff were notified immediately, and were given the option to transfer to other stores in the region. “We […]
Dan Strauss pulls ahead in Seattle City Council D6 race
Update 8pm: The updated results give Dan Strauss a slightly larger lead than the initial returns, with 52.56 percent of the vote. See below for the breakdown, and click here for updated returns. There will be another update from King County at 4pm on Thursday. Original: After the first round of results, Dan Strauss has […]
42nd annual Julefest coming soon to National Nordic Museum
The annual winter festival at the National Nordic Museum is coming up soon, happening Nov. 23rd and 24th. The 42nd annual Julefest will transform the museum into a winter wonderland, with a craft and specialties market with more than 40 vendors, Nordic treats, kids crafts and activities, photos with Santa, live music, and a Skål-hosted […]
Police looking for Ballard armed robbery suspect
Update 2:25pm: More details have just been released about this morning’s robbery, which happened just before 11am near the intersection of 20th Ave NW and Leary. Seattle Police say the suspect grabbed a woman’s purse and fled, and was chased by a bystander. The suspect then fired a shot at the ground, before jumping into […]
Reminder: get your ballots in today
Today is Election Day, which means ballots are due by 8pm tonight. We’ve heard reports from readers that the Ballard Library ballot box is (as usual) overflowing, so an easier option is to drop your ballot into the mail. No stamp is required, but it must be postmarked today. If you’ve lost your ballot, fear […]
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