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Colts GM Chris Ballard dismissed rumors of NFL players seeking waivers to return to college football, calling the idea “that’s the stupidest shit I’ve ever heard,” and tied the controversy to NCAA mismanagement and potential antitrust relief via reform efforts like the Protect College Sports Act.
A wind-driven three-alarm fire damaged a commercial building near the Ballard-Fremont border in Seattle, drawing more than 100 firefighters. The blaze forced a defensive stance after the south-side roof collapsed, and Fireboat 1 pumped water from the Lake Washington Ship Canal to assist. The flames were brought under control by about 7:39 p.m.; one firefighter was lightly injured and no hospital transport was needed. The cause is under investigation, and crews remained overnight to monitor hotspots as residents were advised to close doors and windows due to smoke.
Seattle fire crews are battling a large two-alarm warehouse blaze in Ballard, in the Fremont area near NW 42nd Street; responders are on scene, and there have been no reported injuries as of now.
The Sound Transit board approved a 25-year expansion plan for the Seattle area’s light rail network by a 16-2 vote, setting a framework to decide which projects—such as extensions toward Ballard and West Seattle—move forward over the coming quarter-century, with funding and phasing to be determined.
Ballard’s Syttende Mai celebration returns Sunday with a full lineup: a 6 p.m. 17th of May Parade down Ballard streets, open houses at Leif Erikson Lodge noon–4:30 p.m., Skål Beer Hall music and food throughout the day, and an after-parade party at the Ballard Alki Odd Fellows (7–9 p.m.); Bergen Place Park hosts noon–4:30 p.m. live music, and neighborhood street closures and Metro reroutes (Routes 40 and 44) will affect several streets from 2–8:30 p.m. on Sunday. The day-long events celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day and Ballard’s Nordic heritage.
At a Seattle City Hall forum, city and county leaders pressed Sound Transit to keep all ST3 light-rail expansions moving, arguing against indefinite deferrals of Ballard, Graham Street, and other stations and demanding 100% design plans with firm construction dates. Advocates floated funding tweaks (longer bond terms up to 75 years, state/federal grants, and a rental-car tax) alongside cost-saving design choices like trapezoidal station layouts to close a $34.5 billion funding gap while preserving regional connections to Snohomish, Everett, and Tacoma. The discussion also covered automated light-rail concepts, CID station planning, and the need for regional collaboration, as Snohomish County Executive Somers pushes a spine-first plan that delays some infill projects. A Sound Transit board vote on revised finances was anticipated later in May.
Hamish Linklater will join Ballard’s Season 2 of Prime Video’s Bosch spinoff in a major recurring role as Chris Alexander, a charismatic yet calculating player. The series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q) and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) as they pursue cold-case crimes in the LAPD, with an expanding ensemble that includes Courtney Taylor, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill and John Carroll Lynch among others.
Maggie Q discusses her transition out of Los Angeles, her new role in 'Ballard,' battling typecasting, and her recent marriage, emphasizing her desire to pass on opportunities that don't align with her multifaceted talents and personal growth.
The Season 1 finale of 'Ballard' reveals that Renee is arrested for Olivas' murder, Rawls dies after being shot in a confrontation, and Gary escapes to Mexico after a tense showdown, leaving several unresolved plotlines.
Maggie Q was initially not seeking to lead another TV show but was drawn to 'Ballard,' a Bosch spin-off where she plays Detective Renée Ballard, a physically demanding and grounded role that showcases her martial arts background. The show explores her character's resilience and challenges within the LAPD, and Maggie Q's compelling personality was a perfect fit for the fierce, justice-seeking detective, making the project a meaningful next step in her career.
'Ballard,' a Prime Video spinoff of 'Bosch,' stars Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, leading a Cold Case Division in Los Angeles. The series is praised for its smart storytelling, engaging pace, and strong performances, offering a fresh take on police procedurals by exploring themes of corruption and perseverance. The 10-episode season showcases compelling mysteries and character depth, establishing itself as one of the best in the genre.
Rough & Tumble Pub in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is preparing for the FIFA Women's World Cup, creating a welcoming space for fans to gather and watch the games.