Distant West Brewing ceases operations in Ballard
Distant West Brewing has announced it has ceased operations at its Ballard brewery at 1406 NW 53rd St. Owner Greg Macaulay posted an update on the Distant West website explaining …
Bale Breaker acquires Cloudburst Brewing
Cloudburst Brewing (5456 Shilshole Ave NW) will be joining forces with Bale Breaker Brewing, which recently acquired the Seattle-based brewery. Cloudburst owner Steve Luke announced the news on social media …
Weekly events roundup in Ballard: May 26 – 31
Here’s your weekly events roundup for May 26 – 31 in Ballard. Highlights this week include Skål Beer Hall’s pig roast, a rummage sale at the Center for Spiritual Living, …
Dan Strauss proposes amendments to keep Ballard light rail project moving
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is calling for changes to Sound Transit’s current plans for the Ballard Link Extension ahead of a board vote scheduled for May 28. In a …
New concept from Local Tide owner coming to Ballard Ave
The owner of Local Tide in Fremont is making moves to open a new concept at 5130 Ballard Ave. According to city permits, Local Tide owner Victor Steinbrueck has filed …
Viewlands Elementary principal awarded $25,000 Foster Award
Viewlands Elementary Principal Carrie Wheeler has been named one of the recipients of the 2025-2026 Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence, receiving a $25,000 unrestricted grant for the school from …
New bar called Sea Rose opening on 24th Ave NW
A new venture called Sea Rose looks to be moving into a vacant space on 24th Ave NW. A liquor license application has been posted at 5903 24th Ave NW …
Dough Joy burglarized on its 5th anniversary
Dough Joy at 2052 NW Market St was burglarized this week, which happens to also be its 5th anniversary week. “Not the Birthday gift we were hoping for,” the owners …
Renting out your Ballard home? Here’s what homeowners should know before becoming landlords
This is a sponsored post from Seattle Rental Management If you’re moving out of your Ballard home but not ready to sell, renting out your home may be the right …
Fremont block slated for 185-unit apartment complex
A Fremont block that was once home to Caffe Ladro, Baila Bar, Norm’s Eatery & Alehouse, Roxy’s Diner, and the Backdoor is slated to be redeveloped into a seven-story apartment …
Wheelie Pop Brewing to close Ballard location
Wheelie Pop Brewing is closing its Ballard location (1110 NW 50th St) next month. The brewery posted the announcement on social media, saying its last day will be June 14. …
TMR Investments acquires VIVE Apartments in Ballard
Seattle-based investment firm TMR Investments announced this week that it has acquired VIVE Apartments, a 91-unit multifamily property located at 1516 NW 51st St. VIVE Apartments, which was built in …