Kochendorfer’s now open on Leary Way
Kochendorfer’s, the new bar and restaurant that took over the former Fish Ladder Lounge location, is officially open at 4910 Leary Ave NW. Owner John Kochendorfer has 16 years of …
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Search underway for missing 27-year-old woman last seen in Ballard
Community members and police are searching for a 27-year-old woman who was reported missing in the Ballard area earlier this month. Violet Benjamin, described as 5 feet 10½ inches tall …
Artist takeover event planned at former Firestone Tire in Ballard
An upcoming public art event will once again transform the vacant former Firestone Tire building on NW Market Street into a temporary creative space. Organizers of The Firestone Project say …
Pickleball facility proposed for former Joann Fabrics in Ballard
The Joann Fabrics building (2217 NW 57th St) might turn into a pickleball club. The former owner of Ballard Health Club, Pat Gilbrough, is exploring plans with Babienko Architects to …
Weigh in on mural design for 8th Ave NW/Holman underpass
There’s a mural proposal for the 8th Ave NW and Holman Road underpass, and organizers are asking the public to weigh in on the design. Neighborhood representative Maisha Barnett says …
Caffe Ladro opens Ballard cafe on NW Market St
Caffe Ladro has officially opened its doors in Ballard at 2240 NW Market St. The Ballard cafe is the company’s 11th location in Seattle, and it’s located in the apartment …
Ballard Food Bank employee injured in stabbing
A Ballard Food Bank employee (1400 NW Leary Way) was stabbed Monday morning during an altercation with a client. Police said officers responded around 10:30 a.m. to reports of a …
Fremont bar Petoskey’s raising money after fire to pay for repairs
The Fremont staple Petoskey’s (125 N 36th St) is asking the community for help in rebuilding its Midwest-style bar and restaurant after a recent fire. The fire broke out early …
Tactics skate/snowboard shop to close after two years in Ballard
Update: Tactics Ballard store manager Larry Detris told My Ballard that they’re planning to close on March 22. He says several factors influenced the decision to close, including difficulties with …
Drag and burlesque cabaret coming to Obec Brewing
A new monthly drag and burlesque cabaret is coming to Ballard. Starting in March, Seattle-based Fat Bottom Productions will host a Drag & Burlesque Cabaret at Obec Brewing (1144 NW …
Mural project coming to Raven Village tiny home community
The Raven Village tiny home community at 1414 NW Leary Way will soon have a large mural installation. Raven Village, which was built in 2023 at the former Ballard City …
Ballard restaurants report break-ins, vandalism and frustration over response
A string of recent break-ins and vandalism incidents has left several Ballard restaurant owners dealing with damage, financial losses, and mounting frustration. Around a half dozen Ballard businesses have sustained …