The aging timber pedestrian and bike bridge connecting upper Magnolia over the railroad tracks to Commodore Park and the Ballard Locks is nearing its expiration, and the City is evaluating […]
Baker Park addition now open to the public
After many years in the making, Baker Park’s quarter-acre addition is now open. Seattle Parks and Recreation purchased the .23-acre site just south of Baker Park (8341 14th Ave NW) […]
Reuben’s Brews surveys customers to help guide reopening offerings
As restaurants and breweries begin to plan their slow reopening, one Ballard brewery is turning to its customers for guidance. Reuben’s Brews has put together a customer survey that they’ll […]
City launches survey to gauge preferences for light rail station infrastructure
As part of the project to bring light rail to Ballard and West Seattle, the City has created a survey to help guide decisions around what the new light rail […]
Sexton to close after a decade in Ballard
The Southern comfort, bourbon-focused restaurant Sexton has announced they will be closing after a major downturn in business due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have made the terribly difficult decision […]
The Ballard Cut bringing farm-to-table dining to Ballard Ave
While many restaurants have been adapting to pandemic restrictions, one new restaurant has quietly been getting ready to open the past couple months on Ballard Ave. The Ballard Cut is […]
F/V St. Jude selling their sushi-grade tuna off the boat at Fishermen’s Terminal
After spending the winter season catching tuna in the South Pacific, F/V St. Jude is back in Seattle, selling their catch directly to customers at Fishermen’s Terminal. Normally, the owners […]
First look at Ballard Aegis design
The senior community housing company Aegis Living is building a new facility in Ballard at 949 NW Market St. The Ballard Aegis, expected to open in Oct. 2023, will have […]
Bop Street Records collection bought by nonprofit digital library
In a fortunate turn of events, Dave Voorhees of Bop Street Records has found a home for his collection of 500,000 recordings. As we reported last month, Voorhees announced his […]
Ballardites celebrate Syttende Mai with their own car parade
A pandemic won’t stop some Ballardites from celebrating Syttende Mai. Many in Ballard decided to keep the annual May 17th parade going with their own version of it, which involved […]
County launches Interbay modular shelter for COVID-19 response
In an effort to provide services and safe housing for people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19, King County has established a new modular pilot shelter in Interbay. The enhanced shelter located […]
Ballard SeafoodFest cancelled for 2020
The annual festival of all things fishy, Ballard SeafoodFest, has been cancelled for 2020. “It is with heavy hearts and a little sea spray in our eyes that we have […]
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