Ballard has a new reason to celebrate soggy sidewalks: The Ballard Alliance has just launched the Salmon Stroll, a free, interactive public art experience designed to brighten up rainy days. […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Ballard Bridge to close this weekend for scheduled pavement restoration
The Ballard Bridge is scheduled to close this weekend for pavement restoration work—the first of several weekend closures planned for this spring and summer. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) […]
Lucky Envelope Brewing to celebrate 10 years in Ballard
Lucky Envelope Brewing is celebrating 10 years in Ballard next month. Lucky Envelope opened in May 2015—back when the Ballard Brewery District was just getting going. “We’re so excited to […]
Ballard resident walks 20 miles to visit 93 Little Free Libraries in a single day
If you happened to spot someone power-walking around Ballard with a backpack full of books and a notebook in hand recently, there’s a good chance it was Wyatt Gowen—local reader, […]
Schooner Street Pub to take over former Pour Decisions location
A new bar called Schooner Street Pub is moving into the former Pour Decisions spot at 8000 15th Ave NW. Schooner Street is reportedly the new venture from The Stepping […]
Beast & Cleaver to open English pub and restaurant on Ballard Ave
Ballard’s popular butchery Beast & Cleaver is expanding into a new restaurant and pub in downtown Ballard called Little Beast. Owner Kevin Smith, who opened the Beast & Cleaver butchery […]
Salmon Bay Park playground reopens following renovation
After years of planning, Salmon Bay Park has a new and improved playground. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) reopened the renovated play area at Salmon Bay Park (2001 NW Canoe […]
Thread Hunter thrift shop to move into former Truffles & More location
The locally owned thrift shop Thread Hunter is moving into a new spot in May—it’s taking over the former Truffles & More location at 5510 22nd Ave NW. Owners Elissa […]
Caffe Ladro to open new location in Ballard
Caffe Ladro is opening a new cafe in Ballard at 2240 NW Market St. The Ballard cafe will be Ladro’s 11th location in Seattle. It’s going in the ground floor […]
Mysterious explosions destroy garbage cans at Loyal Heights Playfield
Someone has been blowing up garbage cans at the Loyal Heights Playfield (2101 NW 77th St) baseball dugout. According to a nearby resident, the first explosion happened just after 11 […]
Thai Siam closing after 38 years in Ballard
One of Ballard’s oldest restaurants, Thai Siam, is closing after 38 years at 8305 15th Ave NW. Owner Vhanthip “Nancy” Bhokayasupatt announced the news on social media, saying, “Our hearts […]
Trader Joe’s to open new store in Greenwood on Friday
Trader Joe’s is opening its new Greenwood location at 8726 Greenwood Ave this Friday, April 11. The company announced its plans for the new store in 2024, its sixth location […]
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