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Woodland Park Zoo to reopen on July 1
The Woodland Park Zoo is set to reopen next month after being closed since March. To enter, visitors should aim to book ahead of time and choose a specific entrance […]
Juneteenth in Ballard: midday march and evening protest at 65th and 15th
Today is Juneteenth, and there are two big events happening in Ballard in observance. This morning at 10am is the Justice for Black Lives march, starting at West Woodland Park […]
King County approved for Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan
King County has received the OK to move into Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. The new phase will allow several more businesses to reopen, and will raise restaurant […]
City extends COVID-19 closures and relief policies
The City of Seattle has extended many of its COVID-19 closures and relief policies, which includes parking lot closures at popular city parks and eviction moratoriums. Mayor Jenny Durkan announced […]
The Old County Bar now open on 24th Ave NW
There’s a new Irish sports bar in Ballard: The Old County Bar has opened in the former Fitzgerald’s location on 24th Ave NW. The Old County is the new venture […]
Sprouts opens new store on Aurora after pandemic delays
After a delay due to COVID-19, Sprouts Farmers Market opened up their new store on Aurora and N. 130th St last week. In January, we shared the news that Sprouts […]
Juneteenth march across Ballard planned for Friday
A local racial justice group is marching this Friday across Ballard to commemorate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day. The march is being organized by Justice for Black Lives, a […]
Fremont Brewing shuts down after asymptomatic employee tests positive for coronavirus
Update: In a Facebook post, Fremont Brewing says the employee’s last shift was in the beer garden on June 9th. “Our employee showed no COVID-19 symptoms, had an acceptable temperature […]
Blood donation site coming to National Nordic Museum
The National Nordic Museum will soon have a pop-up blood donation center on-site, run by Bloodworks Northwest. From Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 10, Bloodworks Northwest will be operating […]
Construction starts near Fred Meyer for Ship Canal water quality improvement project
The project to improve water quality in the Ship Canal has expanded construction to four neighborhoods, including east Ballard near Fred Meyer. The Ship Canal Water Quality Project, headed up […]
Donate to a racial justice organization and you could get a private performance from Ballard High artists
Students in the Ballard High School Performing Arts program are asking community members to donate to racial justice organizations, and in return, the student artists will provide private performances for […]
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