If you’ve been to the Ballard Locks lately, you might have seen someone throwing what look like firecrackers into the water near the fish ladder. The firecrackers are known as […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Ballard Alliance launches Neighborhood Ambassador program to improve safety in downtown Ballard
The Ballard Alliance has launched a new program they’re calling the Neighborhood Ambassadors to enhance safety for businesses in Ballard. The program will deploy people in pairs wearing blue Ballard […]
Salmon Bay Park playground renovations now underway
The project to renovate Salmon Bay Park’s (2001 NW Canoe Pl) playground broke ground last week. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) started construction on Sept. 3, closing Salmon Bay Park’s […]
Traffic and pedestrian improvements continue this weekend on Ballard Ave
The final phase of interim refinements on Ballard Ave will be carried out this weekend, with crews planning to improve pedestrian spaces, parking, and travel. The Seattle Department of Transportation […]
Middle Eastern vegetarian street food restaurant Koshari opens inside Ballard’s Salt & Sugar
There’s a new Middle Eastern vegetarian place called Koshari in Ballard, now open inside Salt & Sugar at 5615 24th Ave NW #102. Koshari started as a food vendor at […]
SDOT releases detour map for upcoming Ballard Bridge closures
The Ballard Bridge weekend closures are coming up soon, and SDOT has released a map with detour information for drivers and buses. SDOT crews are closing the bridge to complete […]
National Nordic Museum to present the SEA- Nordic Film Festival this month
The National Nordic Museum is organizing a three-day film festival featuring Nordic filmmakers at Majestic Bay Theater in mid-September. The National Nordic Museum says shared the following highlights: The festival, […]
Ballard Alliance launches community survey about shopping, dining, and services in Ballard
The Ballard Alliance has put out a survey to learn about how residents feel about shopping, dining, and services Ballard. The survey, open now online, is for anyone who lives, […]
SDOT announces schedule for full Ballard Bridge closures this fall
The Ballard Bridge will close to traffic over five weekends this fall as part of a maintenance project on the 107-year-old bridge. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says the […]
Weekday Ballard Bridge closures complete, weekend closures to start next month
Crews have finished up weeknight work on the Ballard Bridge, with more closures planned for September weekends as they continue to update and upgrade the bridge and parts of 15th […]
Aimee Nail Studio opening in former Ballard Nail Studio location
A new nail salon in opening in the former Ballard Nail Studio location: It’s called Aimee Nail Studio, opening on the corner of 24th Ave NW and NW 57th St […]
Ballard Van Jam returns for its 4th annual van festival
A group of vanlife enthusiasts will be gathering this weekend for the 4th annual Ballard Van Jam. Hosted by local van manufacturer Rydawell Builds, the Ballard Van Jam will be […]
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