Restaurants in Seattle are allowed to reopen tonight, as the Washington Health Department approved King County to move into a modified Phase 1 in the state’s reopening plan. Under the […]
Ballard Locks fish ladder needs repairs due to February flooding
The historic flooding at the Ballard Locks in February caused significant damage to the fish ladder, requiring urgent repairs before next winter. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers first observed […]
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Aurora Ave
The City is rolling out free COVID-19 testing citywide, including a new site at the former emissions testing site at 12040 Aurora Ave N in North Seattle. The City is […]
Golden Gardens Drive could close temporarily to allow for more outdoor activity
Golden Gardens Drive NW could close temporarily as part of the city’s program to help residents access more active space. According to Ethan Bergerson from the Seattle Department of Transportation, […]
First look at 8-story hotel planned for NW Market St
Plans are moving along for the hotel that would replace the former Ballard Blossom location on NW Market St. The above is a rendering of what the new 8-story, 120-room […]
Heron colony flourishes at Commodore Park
The heron colony at Commodore Park has been more active this year, with a total of 59 nests high in the trees next to the Ballard Locks. Marla Master with […]
Seattle nightly curfew canceled for the rest of the week
Update Thursday AM: As of Wednesday evening, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan terminated the nightly curfew. According to a city news release, the Mayor and Police Chief Carmen Best chose to […]
National Nordic Museum raising funds through virtual auction
To make up for lost revenue during the COVID-19 stay-home order, the National Nordic Museum is holding a fundraiser with a virtual auction. Since they closed their doors in March, […]
Ballard Firestone sells for $7 million
The Ballard Firestone (1145 NW Market St) has just sold for $7 million. The buyer is J. Selig Real Estate, owned by Jordan Selig, Martin Selig’s daughter.* The Firestone property […]
Updated design plans for 7-story apartment next to Gilman Playground
The design plans for a 7-story apartment building at corner of 11th Ave NW and NW 54th St have been updated, now calling for a congregate residence along with small […]
King County to apply for modified Phase 1 to allow some businesses to reopen
Washington’s stay-home order lifts today, and King County Executive Dow Constantine will apply to move the county into a modified Phase 1, which would allow certain businesses to reopen. As […]
Seattle mayor extends curfew Monday night in wake of protests
Update Monday June 1: Mayor Jenny Durkan has extended the citywide curfew today, starting at 6pm Monday evening and finishing at 5am Tuesday. A city news release says that during these hours, […]
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