Bomb squad inspects device found at home
Seattle Police called in the bomb squad to examine this rocket-like device on the porch of a house on Cleopatra Place NW, just north of NW 70th Street. PhinneyWood is …
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Listing barge off Shilshole
Updated: John sent us this photo of two barges filled with sand off Shilshole, one is obviously tilting listing. “You can’t tell from this picture, but that front loader is …
Hole at 28th & Market now filled
As we wrote a week ago, the vacant lot at 28th and Market, which has been filled with water for at least a year will soon be put to use. …
Vacant lot to be drained, paved over
What some have called the “Ballard Swimming Hole” and “Ballard’s Green Lake” on the north east corner 28th and Market will be drained and paved over. Robby sent us this …
Drooling for donuts at the Ballard Farmers Market
The mini-donut-making booth at last Sunday’s Farmers Market was a popular spot for the little ones. Judith sent us this photo, “I thought this was such a cute scene at …
A lunchtime oxymoron in Ballard
We got a kick out of this sign at Zesto’s (6416 15th Ave NW). (Thanks Bruce for the tip!)
Scenes from around Ballard
We received a couple of pictures over the weekend that we wanted to share of scenes from around the area. The slogan “Free Ballard” isn’t just for cars. Tom with …
Abandoned sailboat washes up at Golden Gardens
Folks visiting the north end of Golden Gardens today were surprised to discover an abandoned sailboat washed up on shore. Tom sent us this photo of beachgoers giving it a …
City to fine homeowner for tree removal
Tree removal crews cut down a large Monkey Puzzle tree at the corner of NW 60th and 9th Ave. last week. Today, Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development tells My …
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 …
Photos of holiday lights around the neighborhood
Updated: Thanks to your help, we’ve assembled a few photos of some incredible holiday light displays in Ballard. Let’s just say that many homeowners are brimming with Christmas spirit (and …
Scenes from Ballard’s third annual Turkey Trot
A record-breaking crowd turned out for this year’s Turkey Trot, a 5k run/jog/walk through Sunset Hill and down to Golden Gardens. With more than 700 people pre-registered and more dropping …