Petition, upcoming meeting about BHS boundary
As we been reporting, Seattle Public Schools is working on a new student assignment plan which will reconfigure the boundaries of Ballard schools. The biggest change will likely impact Ballard […]
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Market Street Landing wins design approval
First on My Ballard: Rhapsody Partners and architect Arthur Chang won approval from the Design Review Board on Monday night for Market Street Landing, a new condo/retail complex replacing the […]
Food bank temporarily closes soup kitchen
The Ballard Food Bank has decided to temporarily close its soup kitchen at Calvary Lutheran Church at 23rd Ave. and 70th St. “Some people who attend the lunch program have not maintained a standard of behavior that is appropriate or respectful,” explained the food bank’s executive director and board president in a letter distributed to the neighborhood. “Over the next several weeks, our board will closely examine options to address the concerns that have been raised about the Meals Program, including discussing whether clients of this program can be served through other avenues or partnerships.” The kitchen has operated every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and it has served an increasing number of people in need over the last few months.
Last week, quite a few neighbors complained about the soup kitchen at a community meeting that discussed a plan to bring a nighttime SHARE shelter to Calvary Lutheran. The shelter’s move to Calvary has since been delayed. The food bank said it appreciated the feedback it received at the meeting, and now asks for your comments and ideas. “We welcome your feedback about how the program has personally impacted you and any ideas you have about how we can continue to respond to people in need while also being a respectful neighbor,” the letter reads, which follows below with contact information…
Changes to BAT lanes on 15th Ave.
After hearing community feedback about the confusing BAT lanes on 15th Ave W, the city has made some changes. Last week the city installed signs and markings to reflect those […]
No Zoo Doo for you
Each March, garden enthusiasts head to the zoo for one thing – Zoo Doo. This year the Woodland Park Zoo has canceled the Fecal Fest after finding unacceptable levels of […]
Emotions run high at homeless shelter meeting
A large crowd packed Calvary Lutheran Church on Thursday night to hear about a controversial plan to move an emergency shelter of 20 homeless men into the vacant facility as […]
Serial condo burglars plague Ballard, Greenwood
A group of serial burglars have been hitting parking garages and storage lockers at condos near 15th and Market and 85th and Greenwood in Greenwood, reports Q13 Fox, which aired […]
Help pick the Ballard RapidRide route
Metro Transit has just released new details about RapidRide’s D Line, a new streamlined bus service coming in 2012 that will connect Ballard and Crown Hill with Lower Queen Anne […]
Denny’s site developer: ‘There is zero financing’
Exclusive: Months after the controversial demolition of the landmark Denny’s building, the developer of a new condo-retail project at the 15th Ave. and Market St. site says they have no […]
Amazon Fresh puts Seattle expansion to vote
For the last several months, many Ballard residents have been lobbying Amazon Fresh to expand its online grocery delivery service to our neighborhood. Even the sight of an Amazon Fresh […]
Carlyle wants to hear your ideas for Olympia
This November, Ballard voters elected Reuven Carlyle (D) to the 36th District legislative seat. Carlyle ran on a platform of openness and transparency with the goal of becoming a “citizen legislator who listens well.” With that in mind, Carlyle has agreed to open a new and (we think) unprecedented line of communication: he’ll write about local issues right here on My Ballard and our sister blogs, encouraging your feedback and ideas. And yes, he’ll read the comments that follow. (Occasionally, we’ll invite other local leaders to write for My Ballard, as well.)
We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage your local legislator at a critically-important time. Without further ado, here’s Carlyle’s introductory post below, with a challenge for My Ballard readers…
Toys for Tots a success at Station 18
The snow and ice has made it very difficult for Toys for Tots volunteers to pick up donations at some sites around the Seattle area. But that’s not the case […]
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