Sexton to close after a decade in Ballard
The Southern comfort, bourbon-focused restaurant Sexton has announced they will be closing after a major downturn in business due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have made the terribly difficult decision …
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The Ballard Cut bringing farm-to-table dining to Ballard Ave
While many restaurants have been adapting to pandemic restrictions, one new restaurant has quietly been getting ready to open the past couple months on Ballard Ave. The Ballard Cut is …
F/V St. Jude selling their sushi-grade tuna off the boat at Fishermen’s Terminal
After spending the winter season catching tuna in the South Pacific, F/V St. Jude is back in Seattle, selling their catch directly to customers at Fishermen’s Terminal. Normally, the owners …
First look at Ballard Aegis design
The senior community housing company Aegis Living is building a new facility in Ballard at 949 NW Market St. The Ballard Aegis, expected to open in Oct. 2023, will have …
Bop Street Records collection bought by nonprofit digital library
In a fortunate turn of events, Dave Voorhees of Bop Street Records has found a home for his collection of 500,000 recordings. As we reported last month, Voorhees announced his …
Ballardites celebrate Syttende Mai with their own car parade
A pandemic won’t stop some Ballardites from celebrating Syttende Mai. Many in Ballard decided to keep the annual May 17th parade going with their own version of it, which involved …
County launches Interbay modular shelter for COVID-19 response
In an effort to provide services and safe housing for people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19, King County has established a new modular pilot shelter in Interbay. The enhanced shelter located …
Ballard SeafoodFest cancelled for 2020
The annual festival of all things fishy, Ballard SeafoodFest, has been cancelled for 2020. “It is with heavy hearts and a little sea spray in our eyes that we have …
Fremont Mischief collecting food and funds for St Vincent de Paul efforts
Fremont Mischief Distillery and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce are organizing a community food drive and fundraiser for Seattle St. Vincent de Paul. The distillery has been making their own …
Curbside pickup coming to retail stores in Seattle
The City has decided to expand their restaurant curbside pickup zones to include retail businesses in Seattle. The Seattle Department of Transportation will be installing 15-minute curbside loading zones for …
First look at 7-story apartment planned for 20th and 57th
Plans are in the works to build a 7-story apartment on the corner of 20th Ave NW and NW 57th St. The updated application is for an 80-unit apartment with …
Slurry wall going up at Ship Canal Water Quality site at 24th and Shilshole
Work is steadily progressing on the project to improve water quality in the Ship Canal, with crews building a slurry wall at the Ballard site. The Ship Canal Water Quality …