The mural that’s been in the works at Obec Brewing is finally complete. The artist and Obec employee Jordan Atkinson says it took over 200 hours to complete the 20-foot by 70-foot mural, plus an additional 50 hours to design and plan. “It was by far the largest and most challenging piece of art I’ve […]
Pedestrians to get head-start at more intersection crosswalks
It will soon be a little safer to cross some of the city’s busy intersections: 150 traffic signals around the city will be changed to allow a head-start for pedestrians before the lights turn green for cars. There are currently 50 leading pedestrian interval (LPI) intersections around Seattle, in which pedestrians are given a 3- […]
Rupee Bar opening soon on 24th
The Sri Lankan bar Rupee is inching closer to opening. Manolin owners Joe Sundberg and Rachel Johnson are behind the new bar, going in at 6307 24th Ave NW. Sundberg told the Seattle Met that the menu will be reminiscent of southern Indian food: “Spicy, coconut heavy, and lots of seafood.” Rupee posted the above photo of their […]
Free fitness classes all summer at Ballard Commons
Every Saturday this summer, Ballard Commons will have free fitness classes open to the public. Organized by the Ballard Alliance, the classes will be from 9 to 10am starting this Saturday, June 22nd, and continuing through September 21st. Classes will be taught by local fitness companies Strive & Uplift, the Ballard Health Club, Barre3 Ballard, […]
Flame-grilled chicken restaurant Galos opens in Ballard
There’s a new chicken spot in the neighborhood: Galos Flame Grilled Chicken opened softly over the weekend at 907 NW Ballard Way across from New Seasons. However, they’re closed now, pending some final inspections, but plan to reopen today or tomorrow. Ballard is the first location for Galos (Portuguese for rooster) in Seattle — the […]
5-story small efficiency dwelling apartment building planned for 15th Ave NW
Another small efficiency dwelling apartment is in the works for 15th Ave NW. A 5-bedroom home currently stands on the site at 6743 15th Ave NW, which sold last August for $1.1 million. The proposal is for a 5-story, 30-unit small efficiency dwelling apartment, with seven parking spots. Written comments about the proposal will be […]
Fair Isle Brewing nears opening, hiring for staff
The latest brewery to open in Ballard is nearing completion — Fair Isle Brewing is set to open later this summer. Fair Isle’s farmhouse and “wild” beers will be a unique addition to the Ballard brewery scene. They’ll be specializing in mixed-culture brews, with an emphasis on flavor profiles that will inspire food-pairings with a […]
Traffic control starts today for Ballard Multimodal Corridor construction
Road work continues this week along NW Market St for the new trail construction, with traffic control starting today at the intersection of NW 54th St and 24th Ave NW. For the past few weeks, crews have been on drainage work along the corridor, and have broken ground on concrete demolition of NW 54th St. […]
Fallen tree blocks Golden Gardens Drive for several hours on Sunday
A fallen tree on Golden Gardens Drive on Sunday caused some backups for beach-goers. Maren from the My Ballard Group posted a photo of the fallen tree on Sunday morning, saying it was happened near the dog park and stairwell. Luckily, no one was injured, and no cars were involved. The road reopened around 2pm […]
Two dogs die in Fremont house fire
Updated: Firefighters raced to a blaze at a Fremont house in the 4100 block of Baker Ave. NW midday on Saturday. Residents weren’t home at the time, but two dogs perished in the fire, which drew a large response of six engines and three ladder trucks. Damage appears to be rather extensive. There’s no word […]
Lane closures on Aurora Bridge this weekend
All but one lane of the Aurora Bridge will be open in each direction this weekend as construction crews continue their repairs of the 88-year-old concrete bridge deck. Be prepared for the usual traffic issues that filter down into Fremont, Queen Anne, Wallingford and Ballard. WSDOT says all lanes will be open by 5 a.m. […]
Sunset Hill fire sparked by rechargeable battery
A battery is to blame for Thursday’s devastating fire at a Sunset Hill home on 33rd Ave. NW, according to Seattle Fire. “Fire investigators determined the fire was accidentally caused by a rechargeable battery that burst into flames shortly after being unplugged from a power strip,” Seattle Fire concluded. When firefighters arrived a few minutes […]
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