The 95-year-old Sunset Hill Community Hall (3003 NW 66th St) might become a city landmark. The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the community center for landmark status on Feb. […]
Year: 2024
King County Metro to offer free bus rides on New Year’s Eve
All King County Metro buses will be free to ride on New Year’s Eve. King County Metro and will operate on their weekday schedule and will be fare-free from 3 […]
Homage Coffee to open in former Root location
There’s a new coffee shop opening soon in downtown Ballard. It’s called Homage Coffee, and it’s opening in the former Root coffee and plant store at 5000 20th Ave NW. […]
Upcoming Route 40 online open house to discuss Fremont and Westlake construction
Early next month you’ll have a chance to learn more about Route 40 construction in Fremont and Westlake. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), and King […]
Menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration coming to Bergen Place Park
This week there will be a public menorah lighting in honor of Chanukah. The celebration is on Thursday, December 26 at 5 p.m. at Bergen Place Park (5450 22nd Ave […]
The Stepping Stone to close after 17 years in Ballard
The local bar The Stepping Stone is closing after 17 years at 5903 24th Ave NW. The Stepping Stone was served a notice to vacate earlier this month. Owner Liz […]
New corner store Market off Market opens in Ballard
There’s a new corner store at 1100 NW 54th St: Market off Market opened its doors a week ago in Ballard. Ballardite Alex Garmendia is the owner of Market off Market, located […]
NUA Thai takes over former Cycle Dogs location in Ballard
There’s a new Thai restaurant in Ballard: NUA Thai opened at 5410 17th Ave NW. NUA Thai took over the former Cycle Dogs location, which closed in early 2024 after […]
New preschool Inicio Playschool opening in Ballard
There’s a new daycare opening in Ballard: Inicio Playschool opens in January at 1116 NW 54th St. Inicio Playschool will be an all-day preschool and childcare center. They say their […]
The Market Arms building comes down after several years of redevelopment planning
The intersection of 24th Ave NW and NW Market St continues its transformation: The former Market Arms building (2401 NW Market St) on the southwest corner is being demolished this […]
Seattle Parks seeks new concessionaires for Bergen Place, Carkeek, and Golden Gardens
The city’s parks department is looking for new concessionaires for several Seattle parks, including Bergen Place, Carkeek Park, and Golden Gardens. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) put out a request […]
Annual Seattle Christmas Boat Parade happening Saturday in Lake Union
A parade of boats decorated with Christmas lights is coming to Lake Union this weekend. The Seattle Christmas Boat Parade will start at 7 p.m. at Fremont Tug Boats (1059 […]
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