Get ready for some strong winds
It seems the first major wind storm of the season is upon us and this may be just the beginning. PhinneyWood took this picture early this morning of a tree …
Arson suspect confesses, evidence revealed
In court Saturday afternoon, a judge set $1 million bail for Kevin Todd Swalwell. According to the statement of probable cause (.pdf), Swalwell “was captured on surveillance video at 8516 …
Nearby: Coyote, arson, plane noise, power
Some recent news and a great photo from our nearby neighborhoods: – Magnolia residents report coyote sightings with a photo to prove it – Greenwood arson suspect reportedly admits to …
Frost, hail and a chilly morning
We looked out our window this morning to see a very light dusting of hail/snow on rooftops and cars in East Ballard. It appears to be limited mostly to our …
Arson suspect in custody, another being questioned
This morning, 46-year-old Kevin Todd Swalwell was booked into the King County Jail on investigation of arson after being taken into custody several blocks away from a warehouse fire in …
Teen pleads guilty to Ballard murder
The teenager accused of killing a Ballard convenience store worker in July pleaded guilty to first degree murder. The Seattle Times reports that 17-year-old Elijah Hall entered his plea at …
Neighborhood Status Report meeting tonight
This summer the Seattle Planning Commission invited communities throughout the city to participate in an online survey and attend meetings to help update the neighborhood plans that are now 10 …
Rain garden construction begins at Adams
The front of Adams Elementary is a construction zone as crews start working on the rain garden. Jay and Andrew from Joplin Concrete have been working on the project since …
Get in shape for The Seattle Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving don’t just pig out, lace up for the third annual Seattle Turkey Trot and help raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The 5K fun-run (or walk) starts …
Airplane noise meeting in Magnolia tonight
Over the last few days, there have been a couple incidents of loud airplanes over the greater Ballard area that “sounded like it might come right into the living room,” …
Flags fill the yard for Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day! As with all “flag-appropriate” holidays, the man who lives on the corner of 32nd & 57th has decorated his yard with flags. Not only is his yard …
Transit, 14th Ave planters & Fishermen’s Terminal on tonight’s agenda
Tonight is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting at the Ballard Library. On the agenda, King County Councilman Larry Phillips will talk about the planned reduction to Metro Transit, discuss …