A new candle shop called Good & Well Supply Co. will be opening its doors at its flagship location on June 4th. The store will feature products such as candles, incense, air fresheners, beard oils, and more. Good & Well’s warehouse and production facility are located in the Ballard Brewery District, adjacent to Urban Family […]
Author: Juan Morfin

Local artist creates his own temporary art gallery
A temporary art gallery has popped up in the former Classic Consignment building at 5514 24th Ave NW. Ballard resident, Kyle Perry, 30, had an important thought in January. He believed he could do something he’d never done before; bring his love for art to the forefront of public interaction while simultaneously uplifting local artists. […]

Ballard High School teacher receives national recognition
The Garden Club of America has selected BHS teacher India Carlson for the prestigious Hull Award, given to outstanding teachers who further the early environmental education of children. Carlson has worked as a botany and environmental horticulture teacher for 15 years, a career she says is challenging and yet she loves it. “I have a […]

U.S. Coast Guard puts a fork in Ballard light rail plans
Sound Transit’s plans for the future Ballard light rail will need reconsideration in light of the U.S. Coast Guard’s height determination for bridges along the Lake Washington Ship Canal. This determination would require fixed bridges along the Ship Canal to have a vertical height clearance of at least 205 feet; bridges like the one that […]

Neighbors say public safety issues persist at Golden Gardens despite mitigation tactics
Seattle Parks’ pilot program to reduce opening hours at Golden Gardens was intended to reduce crime, but according to nearby residents, there are still a number of ongoing issues at the park and beach. Last year, Golden Gardens Park was given new opening and closing hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) instead of the previous […]

Pour Decisions host their first Pink Boots Takeover
Pour Decisions, a local brewery hosted its first Pink Boots Takeover event Tuesday, Apr. 5, in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society (PBS). The event was intended to raise awareness for the large and growing role of women in the beer industry, as well as to raise funds to support the educational and career opportunities […]
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