Salmon Bay FC advances to National Finals after penalty shootout win
Salmon Bay FC is headed to the USL W League National Final after defeating Minnesota Aurora in a penalty shootout Sunday at Interbay Stadium. The semifinal ended 1-1 after extra …
French bakery Petit Pierre to open in former Starbucks space
A French bakery with locations in Magnolia and Phinney Ridge is planning to open a new shop in Ballard, taking over the former Starbucks space at 2200 NW Market St. …
Music, dancing, and lutefisk: A look back at Ballard Music & Seafoodfest
Music, dancing, and the mouth-watering smell of alder-smoked salmon filled downtown Ballard last weekend during the annual Ballard Music & Seafoodfest. The free festival featured music, vendors, a beer and …
Harbor seal and newborn pup spotted swimming at Shilshole Bay Marina
A newly born harbor seal pup was spotted swimming alongside its mother at Shilshole Bay Marina on Thursday, drawing a small crowd of onlookers. Ballard resident Carsin Grace told My …
Fire damages Fremont home; no injuries reported
Update: Seattle Fire says investigators ruled the fire accidental and that it was likely caused by a heat gun used to remove paint that unknowingly ignited dry insulation in the …
Barn Owl Vintage A to Z opens today on Ballard Ave
Barn Owl Vintage Goods has opened a new Ballard location in the former Tactics store on Ballard Avenue. The shop, called Barn Owl Vintage A to Z, is located at …
Construction to close railroad crossing near Shilshole Avenue
A section of the railroad crossing and adjacent walking areas near 5421 Shilshole Ave NW will close beginning next week as crews begin a new phase of construction for the …
National Nordic Museum to host free World Cup watch party for Norway vs. England
Update: The National Nordic Museum has announced that the event is sold out and has limited capacity. Original: Ballard’s National Nordic Museum (2655 NW Market St) will open its doors …
Former Gravity Payments office space in Ballard proposed for 23 apartments
A proposal to convert former office space at The Commons at Ballard into 23 apartments is moving through Seattle’s permitting process. According to a permit application filed with the city, …
Appeals court rules against Seattle in latest Shilshole Missing Link case
A Washington state appeals court has ruled that Seattle’s 2021 redesign of the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link along Shilshole Avenue NW is not exempt from environmental review, the latest decision …
Ballard Music & Seafoodfest seeks volunteers ahead of this weekend’s festival
With the Ballard Music & Seafoodfest set for this weekend, organizers are making a final call for volunteers to help staff the three-day event. The festival is seeking volunteers for …
Five Guys closes Ballard location at 15th and Market
The Five Guys in Ballard at 1500 NW Market St is now closed. Five Guys opened 12 years ago on the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW Market St. …