My Ballard undergoing web maintenance
Update: We switched My Ballard to “the cloud” overnight, which is a techy way to say we’ve upgraded to a bigger web host that can handle more traffic. Our switch …
Ballard families line up for H1N1 vaccine
A very long line stretched around the Ballard Pediatric facility this morning as families with children in the clinic waited for a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine. How long of …
The weekend events calendar
It looks like the crazy weather might be done for now. The Sunset Hill Street Clean-up will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the clubhouse (3003 NW 66th St) …
Controversial Ballard homeless shelter to close
Our Redeemer’s Church says it’s been unable to reach an agreement with the homeless group SHARE on new screening procedures, so the church has decided to close the homeless shelter …
Swedish flag missing from Bergen Place
The Swedish flag has mysteriously vanished from Bergen Place Park. Victoria from the Friends of Bergen Place emailed us this morning. She says that although the flag has been down …
Processional and memorial for fallen officer today
4:30 p.m. update: Suspect in Brenton slaying shot by police in Tukwila Traffic will be a mess today along the route of the processional for Officer Timothy Brenton. The processional, …
Wind buffets Ballard, knocks down wires
Update 11:30 p.m.: Thunder, lightening and hail now, so loud it woke us up — an amazing storm to kick off the season. Earlier: We don’t have to tell you, …
Storm star gives kids some pointers
Basketball players with the Ballard Boys & Girls Club got a pretty cool visitor earlier this week. The 6’4″ Seattle Storm center, Ashley Robinson, towered over the kindergarten and first …
Possible vehicle information released in cop shooting
This photo was distributed by the Seattle Police Department in connection with the shooting death of Seattle Police officer Tim Brenton. Seattle police are looking for a Datsun B210 car …
Police: Man not connected to officer shooting
12 p.m. update: Police say the man taken into custody is not connected to the shooting of Officer Brenton. “It was determined fairly quickly that he was not connected to …
Ballard Jazz Walk looking for volunteers
The Ballard Jazz Walk is coming up and organizers are looking for volunteers. The walk, on November 20th boasts 18 bands and twelve venues in one evening. The goal is …
New fires in Greenwood are arson
Updated: Two fires broke out minutes apart and just a few blocks from each other in Greenwood early this morning, and Seattle Fire investigators now say they’re arson. That makes …