Ballard Health Club to close childcare center
The Ballard Health Club has announced its plan to close their childcare center. The last day will be May 4, according to club manager Justin McGowan. McGowan says it was …
Ballard tech company releases geotagging app
A Ballard-based startup has released a new app: it’s called Streamd.in, and it allows Twitter users to see Tweets in a specific location. The company is 47 Degrees, and they’re …
Two arrests made after search of house on 24th Ave NW
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has arrested two suspects after serving a search warrant at their house on the 8300 block of 24th Ave NW. According to the SPD Blotter, …
Missing cat in Ballard
Update: Suesan wrote to tell us that Zac has been found, and is now safe at home. She says she wants to thank, “our wonderful Ballard community for thoughtful suggestions …
Ballard Jazz Festival starts tomorrow
Tomorrow kicks off the first night of the annual Ballard Jazz Festival, starting Wednesday, April 18 and going through Saturday, April 21. The John Moulder Quartet, from a previous year’s …
Metro to discuss transit changes at open house tonight
A number of service changes are in the works for King County Metro, including the new RapidRide line that will connect Ballard and West Seattle. Metro is holding an open …
Ballard sailing classes to benefit cancer research
The Seattle Sailing Club, located in Ballard’s Shilshole Marina, is teaming up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to raise money for cancer research through sailing classes this summer. …
Local women fundraising to create book about Nordic cafe culture
By Almeera Anwar The majority of us have felt the warmth of gathering around coffee with friends. What we don’t know is that this experience is rooted in Nordic historical …
Sierra Club to host forum on coal trains this week
On Wednesday, April 18, the Sierra Club is hosting a forum to talk about the regional impacts of possible coal trains going through Ballard. The Sierra Club says the coal …
Ima Norwegian
Funny guys Tim Hunter and Frank Shiers bring a little Scandihoovian humor to MyBallard in a weekly cartoon called Ima Norwegian. Ima Norwegian is a life-time Ballard resident who lives …
Ballard High School to host girls’ basketball clinics
Starting this weekend, Ballard High School’s girls’ basketball coach, Sara Wetstone, will be putting on basketball clinics for girls in 4th, 5th and 6th grade. The clinics are on Sunday …
Ballard Pizza Company to open early next week
There’s a new pizza joint on Ballard Ave.: Ethan Stowell’s newest creation, Ballard Pizza Company, is set to open early next week. Located on the southern end of Ballard Ave., …