Artist painting mural on New Seasons building
Updated: The back of the New Seasons grocery store — along 11th Ave. NW at NW Ballard Way — now features a mural that’s being painted by Seattle artist Jonathan …
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Small fuel spill in the Ship Canal
Update: Larry Altose from the Department of Ecology says the spill is dissipating and too thin to recover. It was “likely left by a passing vessel,” he said. Earlier: The …
Groups push for light rail tunnel into Ballard and new Interbay route
The first wave of light rail feedback from Ballard neighbors has focused on Sound Transit’s plans to build a movable bridge over Salmon Bay. Many residents suggested a tunnel into …
Spectacular drone video over Ballard
Photographer and musician Rudy Willingham has been posting some amazing drone photos and videos of Ballard on his Instagram account, and we thought we’d share this one over Salmon Bay. …
Tree smashes into Loyal Heights Playfield
It’s a good thing the Loyal Heights Playfield is slated to get new equipment, because a large tree landed right on top of the play structure. The tree toppled over …
Dockside Cannabis coming soon to Leary Way
Conveniently located across the street from Giddy Up Burgers on NW Leary Way, Dockside Cannabis is hard at work on its third location in the Seattle area. The building at …
Crown Hill home burns in overnight fire
Updated: Seattle Fire estimates the damage to be $300,000 to the house, $100,000 to the contents inside. Investigators are still working on identifying what started the fire. Earlier: Just before …
A little snow and wind on a Sunday
5:30 p.m. After a light dusting of snow early this afternoon, the wind has moved into the area. Other than 251 customers who lost power north of Carkeek Park, the …
Fremont resident creates SniffSpot to help dog owners find off-leash areas
David Adams wanted to find more off-leash places in Fremont and Ballard for his pup to play, and that got him thinking. What if there was an app for dog …
It looks like Crooked Nail has closed
The neighborhood bar Crooked Nail, which is a bit off the beaten path at the corner of NW 56th St. and 17th Ave. NW, has apparently closed its doors for …
New Nickelsville camp coming together quickly
After a slow start, the future home of the Ballard Nickelsville camp in the Northlake neighborhood is taking shape. A few dozen volunteers organized by the Low Income Housing Institute …
Chef Eric Rivera opening Ballard pop-up space
Chef and entrepreneur Eric Rivera loves to experiment with food, often in the form of pop-up events. His Addo project is already holding events on Capitol Hill, and now Rivera …