New art fair debuts at West Canal Yards near the Ballard Bridge
A new gallery-led art fair is making its inaugural debut this week at West Canal Yards, the redeveloped waterfront property along the Lake Washington Ship Canal just east of the …
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Ballard FC to play in Western Conference final this weekend
Ballard FC is travelling to Michigan for the Western Conference final this weekend to fight for a spot in the USL League Two semifinals. The Western Conference Championship is at …
Ballard developer creates “Ballard Spot Roulette” restaurant picker
A Ballard developer has created an app that helps you solve one of your most burning questions: Where should I eat tonight? Norbu Tsering calls his creation Ballard Spot Roulette, …
Attic fire damages home in Loyal Heights
An attic fire broke out in a single-family residence last night in Loyal Heights. No injuries were reported. According to Seattle Fire, crews were dispatched at 9:25 p.m. on Wednesday …
Shilshole Bay Marina floating wetland project aims to restore salmon habitat
A floating wetland research project at Shilshole Bay Marina is showing encouraging early results as researchers study whether the first marine floating wetland of its kind in Seattle can help …
Ballard bus service proposals headed to voters this November
Ballard bus service could see changes under a funding measure headed to Seattle voters this November. The measure includes two amendments proposed by Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss. One would …
Magnolia Summerfest returns July 31: Here’s what to know
Magnolia Summerfest returns to Magnolia Playfield July 31 through Aug. 2, bringing three days of live music, family activities, food vendors and the annual Seafair parade to the neighborhood. The …
Jimothy celebration, proclamation, and art contest comes to Ballard
Jimothy, Seattle’s newest internet celebrity, has captured the hearts of millions since video of the long-legged raccoon’s dash through a Ballard yard went viral last week. Now, the unlikely local …
Koshari to leave Ballard’s Salt & Sugar space in August
Koshari, the family-run vegetarian restaurant inside Salt & Sugar in Ballard, will close its current location next month as it searches for a new home. In a message posted on …
Ballard events July 20-26: Trivia, coffee museum party, Greenwood Games & more
Here’s your weekly events roundup for July 20-26 in Ballard. This week brings book clubs, trivia, art workshops, neighborhood games, Irish dancing, live music, and a coffee-filled day at the …
Salmon Bay FC wins USL W League championship after third straight penalty shootout
Salmon Bay FC captured the 2026 USL W League championship Sunday, defeating Vermont Green FC in a penalty shootout after the teams finished tied 1-1 through regulation and extra time. …
National Nordic Museum launches virtual Run Like a Viking
The National Nordic Museum is hosting its annual monthlong virtual Run Like a Viking Challenge in August. Run Like a Viking, which went virtual in 2020, allows participants to complete …