The project to transform the graffiti-covered former Ballard Blossom building is complete, with murals from five local artists now encasing the vacant building. The project was spearheaded by the Ballard Alliance and […]
Swedish Ballard birth center closes on Monday: here’s what you need to know
The birth center at the Swedish Ballard is closing in a few days, and while deliveries will be moved to First Hill, a number of prenatal and women’s health services […]
Mt Bagel setting up shop in Ballard
Ballard will gain a new bagel shop this fall: Mt Bagel has announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar at 1417 NW 54th St. Eater Seattle reports that the wildly popular […]
U.S. Army Corps install acoustic device to deter seals from Ballard Locks
In an effort to improve salmon stocks, an underwater sound device has been installed at the Ballard Locks to keep seals away from the fish ladder. A group of partners—including […]
National Nordic Museum to reopen on Sept. 4
With Gov. Jay Inslee’s new reopening guidance for museums and bowling alleys, the National Nordic Museum has announced it will be able to reopen its doors on Sept. 4. In […]
Cloudburst Brewing opens today on Shilshole
Ballard now has another brewery to add to its roster: Cloudburst Brewing opens today at 5456 Shilshole Ave NW. The brewery announced last year its plans to set up shop […]
Bloodworks NW to test all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
All Bloodworks NW blood donations will be tested for coronavirus antibodies, the blood bank announced Monday. All blood given between now and Sept. 30 will undergo antibody testing; the testing […]
Brown Bear to offer free car washes on Thursday for 63rd birthday
This Thursday, Aug. 27 is Brown Bear Car Wash‘s 63rd birthday, and the company will follow their yearly tradition of offering free car washes. The free “Beary Clean” car washes […]
Ballard man builds e-commerce tool to boost local businesses
A man in Ballard has created an easy way to shop local: it’s called Sook, and it features over two dozen Ballard and Seattle small businesses. Jonathan Sandals is the […]
Five muralists to paint over former Ballard Blossom building
The building that was home to Ballard Blossom will soon be covered in murals by local artists. The Ballard Alliance’s Ballard Public Art Committee has chosen five artists to paint […]
Sunset Hill clubhouse opening up to remote learning and office co-op
Good news for everyone who needs a break from working from home: the Sunset Hill Community Association is opening up their clubhouse to remote learning and office co-op rentals this […]
Update: SPD arrest suspect involved in Monday night Aurora homicide
Update: Police say a suspect was arrested Thursday morning downtown by patrol officers. “Following up on a bulletin issued by detectives, officers located the 41-year-old male suspect downtown and took […]
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