Locks Deli reopens as ‘Sharif’s’
Locks Deli at the corner of 28th & Market closed last Thursday and Sharif’s has already opened in its place. Sharif’s is the new store owned by Steven Saleh, who …
Man injured in house fire
One man was taken to the hospital tonight after a house fire on the 8300 block of 23rd Ave NW. The fire was called out just after 11:15 p.m. and …
Your questions for the mayoral candidates
The Seattle Times and KING 5 are hosting a mayoral debate later this month, and they’ve asked us to provide questions for the candidates. Since My Ballard is neighborhood-powered, we’d …
New Interbay Whole Foods opens Tuesday
Today was preview day for the new Whole Foods in Interbay. The pumpkins are stacked out front, the shelves are stocked, even the cupcakes are frosted and ready for tomorrow’s …
Loyal Heights businesses tagged
Several businesses near the intersection of NW 80th & 24th Ave NW were tagged overnight. This morning we spoke with this building owner who was covering up the black spray …
Youth club auction to raise money for remodel
We arrived at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club one afternoon as students were showing up after school. Each weekday about 150 kids rely on the club for their after …
SWAT team called to armed disturbance
A SWAT team fired off “flash bangs” and advanced on a Ballard apartment complex in an armored vehicle Sunday night after a report of a man threatening his neighbors with …
Volunteers help clean up Salmon Bay School
A group of parents at Salmon Bay School spent some time this weekend cleaning up the landscaping surrounding the school, and there was plenty of dead brush and weeds to …
Employee stabbed inside Ballard bar
A Matador employee was stabbed just before 11 p.m. Saturday inside the bar area of the Market St. restaurant, police and witnesses say. The man, believed to be a bartender, …
Hundreds show up for Mobile Chowdown
The first-ever Mobile Chowdown drew hundreds of people to Interbay. BG sent us this photo from the line at the Minimus Maximus food wagon. Queen Anne View was there and …
Ballard’s newest park officially opens
Neighbors, volunteers and politicians gathered Saturday morning to officially open Ballard Corners Park on 17th Ave. NW and NW 62nd St. “I now pronounce Ballard Corners Park open!” exclaimed volunteer …
Immigrant names wanted for Leif Erikson Plaza
Right now 750 names of Scandinavian immigrants are etched on permanent plaques at Leif Erikson Plaza on Seaview Ave. The Leif Erikson International Foundation is continuing to honor those who …