Ballard has some pretty big potholes
Be careful out there! This was seen on NW 87th St near 28th Ave NW. (Thanks @kristenkatsaros for Tweeting us this pic!)
Rescue dog home safely
An update to last week’s story about a timid rescue dog that had gone missing: After many neighbors had reported seeing Gilda and eluding her owners, she finally made it …
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 …
Beavers head into final week of regular season
By Bucky Beaver Ballard Girls (3-9 league 4-13 overall) The Lady Beavers had a tough week of basketball playing the number one and two teams in the division back to …
Construction on Kirke Park starts next week
It’s been a long time coming, but it appears that Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW) will be completed by summer. New signs have been put up in front of …
Umpqua Bank grand opening celebration
It’s a beautiful day for the Umpqua Bank (2032 NW Market St) grand opening celebration. Stop by all day for live music and refreshments from local eateries. The Other Coast …
Seattle Storm basketball clinic in Ballard
The WNBA Seattle Storm is heading to Ballard for a youth basketball clinic. The free clinic is from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 4th and is open to …
Back to work on NW 85th after snow and ice
The major repaving project on NW 85th Street was put on hold for several days last week because of the snow and ice. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) resumed work …
Calm sunset at Golden Gardens
While many of the sunset photos people send are of the horizon or colorful sky, this one has a different angle. Betsy sent us this photo of a calm pond …
Pothole Rangers want to hear from you
They’re annoying, dangerous and when filled with water, deceiving. Now that the Seattle Department of Transportation is finished with the winter storm, the Pothole Rangers are out filling those pesky …
The Amber Den opens next month
Just a block off Market Street, The Amber Den will open next month. “The Amber Den started with a simple concept: great wine, craft beer and artisanal food at prices …
Dragon art unveiled at Whittier Elementary
As you walk along the first floor northern breezeway of Whittier Elementary, a large, three-dimensional dragon is watching you. It is The Year of the Dragon, afterall. For the last …