2012, a year of transition for Ballard Chamber
A year from now, Scott Ingham says the Ballard Chamber of Commerce will be noticeably different. In fact it may not even be called the Chamber. Ingham is one of …
Racially-motivated attack on delivery driver in Ballard
Police are investigating what appears to be a racially-motivated attack in Ballard. Just after midnight on Sunday, a delivery driver was riding his bike on Leary Ave when a man …
Shed pounds in the Ballard Fitness Fest
With the goal of helping people get fit and lose weight, EDGE Personal Training is once again hosting the Ballard Fitness Fest. The fest is a three-month weight loss challenge …
Mayor to hold Ballard Town Hall
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn wants to hear from you. On Tuesday, February 28th from 5 to 6 p.m. he will hold a Neighborhood Town Hall at Ballard Landmark (5433 Leary …
Happy Valentine’s Day
The residents of Ballard Landmark would like to wish their neighbors a Happy Valentine’s Day! Photos courtesy Zoe Pye, Ballard Landmark.
Ballard’s booming beer business
By Mwiza Kalisa With seven breweries in five square miles, Ballard is fast becoming the Bordeaux of beer. The support for local businesses and a pioneering spirit has made the …
A Ballard love story, circa 1892
Love before Twitter, texting or email was a lot different. Instead of the instant gratification of an immediate response, love birds in the 1890s would have to wait days or …
Youth soccer camp during mid-winter break
The Ballard High School boys soccer coaches and current varsity players are holding a Mid-Winter Break Youth Soccer Camp for boys and girls. The camp runs February 21st through February …
Neighbors debate future of Sunset Hill Community Association
By Aaron Gordon Ballard residents want to preserve the Sunset Hill Community Association clubhouse, as shown by the avid support at the yesterday’s membership meeting. The iconic community building has …
No charges for driver who caused fatal car accident
More than a year after the accident that took the life of Sub Pop executive Andy Kotowicz, prosecutor’s have decided that Vehicular Homicide charges cannot be filed against the individual …
Ballard High School athletes to compete at state
By Bucky Beaver Gymnastics A number of Ballard gymnasts competed Saturday at the District competition at Sammamish High School. Two Ballard gymnasts are advancing to the state tournament next weekend. …
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 …