The former Ballard High student and prolific actress Jean Smart has just won her sixth Emmy. Smart great up in Seattle and also attended the University of Washington. Her recent […]
Sustainable Ballard Festival returns next weekend
The Sustainable Ballard Festival is returning to the neighborhood next weekend on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Loyal Heights Community Center lawn (2101 NW 77th St). The Sustainable Ballard Festival, […]
Assembly Coffee closing after two years in Ballard
The local coffee shop and artist gathering space Assembly Coffee has closed its doors. Molly Hawkins opened Assembly in 2022 at 5507 17th Ave NW as a space for artists, […]
Cycle Dogs to return to Ballard as a food cart at Bickersons Brewhouse
The recently shuttered Cycle Dogs restaurant is coming back to life as a food cart in Ballard at Bickersons Brewhouse (1514 Leary Wy NW). Vegan hot dog restaurant Cycle Dogs […]
Weekend Ballard Bridge closure delayed due to weather
This weekend’s scheduled Ballard Bridge closure for maintenance has been cancelled due to weather. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) had planned to close the bridge this weekend, Sept. 13-16, […]
Former Mac Upholstery location sells again to new developer
The site of the former Mac’s Upholstery store at 5011 15th Ave NW has just changed hands again. Ponte LLC (associated with Calhoun Property Management) bought the corner lot in […]
Fisheries workers deter seals from the Ballard Locks using underwater pyrotechnics
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 […]
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 […]
Commuting to UPrep in Wedgwood is easy, safe with custom bus
Sponsored Post Ballard resident Orrin S. loves to play on the varsity ultimate frisbee team for UPrep, a 6–12 private school in Wedgwood, where he is a sophomore. He initially […]
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 […]
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