If you’re new to Ballard, you’re in for a real treat next month: Syttende Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day, is happening on Sunday, May 17. The Syttende Mai parade in Ballard, hosted by 17th of May Seattle, is one of the largest Constitution Day parades outside of Norway, drawing thousands to the neighborhood each year. Expect …
Seattle Public Schools will host a public meeting this weekend to present options and gather feedback on a proposed athletic field for Lincoln High School at Lower Woodland Park (1000 N 50th St). The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Hamilton International Middle School, with livestream and on-demand …
The City of Seattle has approved work that will remove portions of the historic structures at Gas Works Park, a site recognized both as a local landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Information shared by Historic Seattle indicates the project includes taking down several structural elements connected to the park’s well-known towers, …
A large apartment project is officially underway on NW Market St. The project is for a new mixed-use development at 1740 NW Market St., where Holland Partner Group is pursuing an eight-story project with 239 apartments, 140 parking spaces, and ground-floor retail. Ballard resident Jill Solomon lives just behind the project site and captured photos …
A new fitness studio is set to open in Ballard this summer, with Anchor Training Club planning a June 1 launch. The studio will be located at 7750 15th Ave NW, Suite 120, in the ground-floor space of the J.G. Whittier apartments. The location was previously occupied by 30 Minute Hit. Owner Tevin Kintu says …
By Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, UW News Lab More than 350 Ballard residents gathered at Gemenskap Park April 19 to protest Sound Transit’s possibility of delaying the Link light rail extension into Ballard and surrounding areas. Save Ballard Rail, a community-led group, spearheaded the protest in partnership with grassroot organizations, Seattle Subway, and Ballard Fremont Green …
Goodwill is remodeling its Ballard store, with updates expected to be completed by May 1. As part of the project, the store entrance will be relocated to the left of the current entrance, near the stairs from the parking lot. The interior layout will also be adjusted to align with the new entry point, and …
A new gymnastics facility is set to open in Ballard next month. Discover Gymnastics, co-owned by Stephanie Gundel and Jeremy Murray, is opening at 1418 NW 53rd St. According to Gundel, the gym aims to provide “a positive, inclusive environment where athletes of all ages feel supported as they learn, grow, and develop a lifelong …
Seattle Public Utilities says crews with the Ship Canal Water Quality Project will continue work in Ballard on Saturday, April 18, with construction activity expected to generate noise during the day. According to a notice sent to neighbors, work with noise impacts is scheduled to begin as early as 8 a.m. and end by 4:30 …
Community members are invited to help paint a new mural at the 8th Avenue NW and Holman Road underpass in Crown Hill during two upcoming volunteer events. Urban ArtWorks is hosting community paint days on Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The events will take place at the …
Seattle’s Historic Preservation Program is holding its annual election for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, with two positions set to appear on the 2026 ballot. According to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, candidates will run for Position #6, designated for a property owner or businessperson, and Position #7, designated for a property owner. Both …
Ballard butcher shop Beast & Cleaver is making a series of changes to its business, citing economic and industry pressures. In a newsletter to customers, owners Polly Yakovich and Kevin Smith said “economic and political uncertainty, rising food costs, staffing pressures, healthcare, and a fundamental shift in how people are dining” have brought the business …