The City of Seattle has finally paved over the dangerous railroad tracks on the Burke-Gilman Trail’s Missing Link. District 6 Councilmember Dan Strauss passed legislation that allowed the City to […]
Month: October 2023

Your 2023 Ballard Halloween Trick-or-Treating map is here
The Ballard Halloween Trick-or-Treating Map is stacked with dozens of houses planning to give out treats this evening. There’s still time to add your house: First, ensure you’re logged into […]

Police seeking information about armed robbery at Chevron on 15th Ave NW
Seattle Police are asking for the public’s assistance for information about an armed robbery that happened early Friday morning in Ballard at the Chevron at 5715 15th Ave NW. Police […]

Portal VR closing permanently citing pandemic financial strain
Portal VR, the virtual reality arcade at 2601 NW Market St, has announced it will close its doors for good later this year. In a message to customers, Portal VR […]

Seattle University seeks feedback for annual Seattle Public Safety Survey
The annual survey to solicit feedback on public safety and security concerns is now live. Seattle University (SU) administers the Seattle Public Safety Survey, which is now in its ninth […]

Add your house to the Ballard Trick-or-Treating Map 2023
With Halloween less than a week away, dozens of Ballard homes are on the map for trick-or-treating this year. Downtown Ballard shops will do their annual trick-or-treating hours from 4 […]

City to pave over railroad tracks on Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link
The City of Seattle has announced it will pave over the dangerous railroad tracks on the Burke-Gilman Trail “Missing Link” under the Ballard Bridge. District 6 Councilmember Dan Strauss sponsored […]

Seattle Police investigate multiple armed robberies targeting Ballard students
Police are investigating following a string of armed robberies targeting students from Ballard High School and Whitman Middle School. Seattle Police say they have linked four reported incidents since September. […]

National Nordic Museum CEO Eric Nelson to retire next year
After 16 years at the helm of the National Nordic Museum, CEO and executive director Eric Nelson has announced his plans to retire. Nelson announced his retirement last week, saying […]

1 dead, 3 injured in Ballard shooting
A man was killed and three other people injured in a Ballard shooting on Thursday. Seattle Police are investigating the shooting which they say is related but happened at two […]

Seattle Thrillers to perform Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dance at the Ballard Locks on Sunday
The famous Seattle Thrillers dancers will be at the Ballard Locks on Sunday. Seattle Thrillers performs its Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance every year at different locations in Seattle. This year, […]

Cycle Dogs closing permanently after two years in Ballard
The vegan hot dog restaurant Cycle Dogs is closing up shop at the end of October. Cycle Dogs (5410 17th Ave NW) started as a food truck in 2015 and […]
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