The Creole-style gastropub S/T Hooligans has softly opened their doors in Frelard. Taking over the former Leary Traveler location, Hooligans owner Rodel Borromeo has been busy renovating the bar and kitchen for the last several months in preparation for the opening. Borromeo, who helped open several Matador restaurants, the Social Bar and Grill in Tacoma, […]
Magnolia Bridge replacement costs far exceed city’s budget
The 90-year-old bridge into Magnolia is nearing the end of its lifespan, and the cost replace it will likely require some federal funding. In 2017, the Seattle Department of Transportation launched a study to look at viable replacements for the aging bridge, and distilled the options into four alternatives. Alternative 1 is a new Armory […]
Ballard Food Bank moving just down the street
The Ballard Food Bank recently announced their plans to change locations, and it appears that it will be an easy move: in 2021, they’ll move just down the street to the corner of 14th and Leary. The nonprofit will construct a new building at the site, which will house its grocery-style food bank and large […]
Peddler Brewing cancels screening of ‘Seattle is Dying’
Peddler Brewing has chosen to cancel their previously scheduled screening of KOMO’s documentary Seattle is Dying. The decisions both to screen and now cancel the documentary have sparked criticism, so we reached out to Peddler to learn more. Peddler co-owner Haley Keller explained to My Ballard that the idea arose when they were asked to […]
Fleet Feet running shoe store to open in Old Ballard
A running shoe store called Fleet Feet will soon be replacing His Word Found Here Bible & Coffee Shop at 5404 22nd Ave NW. Lauri Miller shared the news in the My Ballard Group after she spotted a sign in the window (photo above). Owners Andrea and Brian Morrison live in Ballard — this will […]
Locks to close to marine traffic on May 29
There will be a complete closure to both the large and small locks at the end of the month in order for divers to inspect and close a saltwater drain screen structure in preparation for the salmon migration. The closure will be on Wednesday, May 29 from 8am to 4pm. The screen structure is located […]
Police arrest two men following a fight and shots fired at Fremont 7-Eleven
Police have arrested two men following an altercation with shots fired outside the Fremont 7-Eleven late Monday night. The incident was first thought to be an armed robbery, but according to SPD, the skirmish happened in the parking lot of the convenience store. Just before 10pm, a parking enforcement officer reported that a man had […]
Large site on 15th sells for $2.9 million
Update: Scandinavian Specialties owner Bjørn Ruud said he hasn’t been informed of any future development planned for the property. “As is perhaps typical with commercial landlord/tenant relationships, I have been kept almost completely in the dark,” Ruud tells My Ballard. However, he said his lease includes a 12-month termination clause, so the store will stay […]
Zipline at Salmon Bay Park being replaced
If you’ve been to Salmon Bay Park lately and have noticed the zipline is missing, not to worry: Seattle Parks is installing a new one. My Ballard Group member Dana posted about the missing zipline with the above photo. Luckily, another group member Tim found the below tweet from Seattle Parks: We’ll update when we […]
Ballard putt putt and brewery crawl fundraiser coming up
A handful of Ballard breweries and Bellwether Housing are teaming up to put on the 3rd Annual Ballard Putt Putt & Brew Crawl next month. Happening on June 2nd, the mini-golf and brewery crawl event will benefit Bellwether’s program that connects residents in need to community resources and services. Participating breweries will include Lucky Envelope, […]
Demolition and excavation to add more parking spaces at 20th and Leary
The former Elite Auto Care and Ballard Tire building (5244 Leary Ave NW) next to Señor Moose will soon be demolished in order to create more parking spots. Two years ago, a hotel was proposed for the site, but now, those plans have been put on hold. James Riggle, who owns Ballard Hotel and 5244 […]
BHS takes home 18 awards at regional film festival
The students from Ballard High’s filmmaking program continue to dominate the competition, walking away with an impressive number of awards from a regional film festival. BHS took home 18 awards and honors across seven different categories at the Northwest High School Film Festival (NWHSFF) in Seattle. The festival is the largest and longest-running festival for […]
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