Mike McGinn to be sworn in as Mayor today
Mike McGinn will be sworn in as Seattle’s new mayor at 2 p.m. today. The public is welcome to attend the Seattle City Council meeting, at Seattle City Hall, 600 …
Higher Metro bus fare now in effect
Bus commuters, if today is your first day back to work since ringing in the new year, your bus ride will cost you 25 cents more. Starting January 1, Metro …
Teen to be sentenced Friday for Ballard murder
Seventeen-year-old Elijah Hall will be sentenced on Friday for the murder of Manish Melwani at a convenience store in Ballard on July 26, 2009. He was arrested the following day …
Water main break affecting some in North Beach
An in-ground water-main break Saturday morning is affecting water pressure in the North Beach neighborhood. According to Seattle Public Utilities, quite a few people are affected because the break is …
New Years polar bear plunge at Golden Gardens
Updated: In 20+ MPH winds on a cold, rainy day, dozens of Ballard residents took the plunge at Golden Gardens. And of course, we shot some video: Sometimes, one photo …
Walgreens robbery suspect arrested
Seattle Police say they’ve arrested a suspect in the armed robbery Tuesday morning at the Ballard Walgreens. Police say the man robbed the pharmacy for prescription drugs and escaped on …
Sailboat capsizes, two escape unharmed
Two people swam safely to shore after their sailboat capsized just south of Golden Gardens late Wednesday afternoon, according to the Coast Guard and reported by our partners, the Seattle …
Nearby: Hit & run arrest, cupcakes, coyote sighting
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Magnolia: Coyote still home for the holidays in Magnolia Magnolia: New Year’s Eve in The Village Queen Anne: Sneak a peek at …
Mimi Gelato opens on Market Street
The little corner space on Market Street once occupied by Pauline’s Pastry, in the diagonal alley between Azteca and Anchor Tattoo, is home to Ballard’s newest sweet spot – Mimi …
Live music on New Year’s Eve in Ballard
Here’s a list of the live music in Ballard for New Year’s Eve. If we don’t get everything here, list them in comments or send us an email: tips@myballard.com The …
Talk with Rep. Carlyle before legislature convenes
36th District Rep Reuven Carlyle will be hosting four coffee hours around the district on Saturday, January 9 in order to meet with community members before the start of the …
Procession for boy who died of cancer
A few My Ballard and Fremont Universe readers emailed us to ask about a procession of Okanogan Sheriff’s vehicles seen driving east on Market St. at 9:30 this morning. Turns …