What’s on this weekend
By Joe Veyera With thoughts of Seafair taking over the minds of most Seattleites this weekend, things have slowed down just a bit in Ballard. That being said, there’s still …
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Porkfest 2014 coming to Sunset Hill next Sunday
By Joe Veyera After last year’s “Mihami Vice,” the annual Sunset Hill Community Barbecue — known as Porkfest — returns on August 10. The community is invited to attend, “One …
Closures and nighttime work on Holman Road start next week
By Joe Veyera More nighttime closures are coming to Holman Road Northwest throughout the month of August, as paving work continues on the stretch. The north side of Holman Road Northwest …
Development Update July 31: Subdivisions Galore
By Joe Veyera It was a busy week of subdivision applications and decisions at the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Check out the most recent applications from the DPD as posted …
Throwback Thursday: Firefighters of yesteryear
By Joe Veyera This week’s throwback post honors some of Ballard’s local heroes, the firefighters who helped keep neighborhood residents safe in decades long since past. The black and white …
Robber sought in three pepper spraying incidents early Sunday morning
By Joe Veyera According to a report from KOMO-TV’s Michael Harthorne, Seattle Police are investigating a trio of robberies early Sunday morning, all three of which involved a suspect with …
Documentary screening at the Nordic Heritage Museum next Thursday
By Joe Veyera The Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) will host a documentary screening next Thursday evening, chronicling the lives of Finnish World War II veterans who fought …
Giddy Up Burgers & Greens preps for Ballard opening
By Joe Veyera A local craft burger and beer restaurant is preparing to open its doors in the former location of Mr. J’s Deli Mart. According to Eater Seattle, Giddy …
Launch party for new children’s book at Secret Garden next Friday
By Joe Veyera Secret Garden Books (2214 NW Market St) will play host to the launch of local author and illustrator Dana Sullivan’s newest picture book next Friday evening. In …
Ballard takes center stage on Evening Magazine
By Joe Veyera A bevy of Ballard businesses were on display last week, as KING 5’s Evening Magazine took viewers on a half-hour tour of the neighborhood, as part of …
Washington Brewshed Beer Fest this Thursday at Hale’s Ales
By Joe Veyera An outreach initiative of Washington Wild, the Washington Brewshed Alliance‘s mission is to spread the message that clean, healthy watersheds and good beer go hand in hand, …
Art in the Garden celebrates 14th year this Saturday
By Joe Veyera The Ballard P-Patch (8527 25th Ave NW)Â will host it’s annual Art in the Garden fundraiser this Saturday, featuring live music, offerings from several local food trucks, and …