Meghan Walker 
The City of Seattle will be helping facilitate food pickups and delivery services from restaurants. Starting today, the Seattle Department of Transportation is converting on-street parking spaces near some restaurants …
Seattle Public Schools are now offering pack lunches for students throughout the coronavirus closure. Lunches will be available from 11am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Meals are on a grab-and-go …
Low-income families will receive grocery vouchers in a move that the City hopes will alleviate economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the plan today, which …
Update: Here’s a list of Ballard restaurants that are offering take-out or delivery, compiled from a few sources (Seattle PI, Intentionalist, Down Home Seattle): Addo Takeout & Delivery Alison’s Coastal …
After some questions surrounding the safety of open-air markets, the City of Seattle has suspended farmers markets, meaning the Ballard Farmers Market is cancelled until further notice. “We did not …
The popular music venue Tractor Tavern in Ballard has closed temporarily for coronavirus. The Tractor will remain closed at least until April 2. “It is with a heavy heart that …
The region’s blood supply has taken a hit since the coronavirus landed here, so a blood drive has been organized for today in Ballard to benefit Bloodworks NW. The public …
The City has decided to temporarily close all Seattle libraries and community centers, effective today (March 13) at 6pm. However, the Seattle Parks and Recreation preschool programs and hygiene facilities …
Ballard’s beloved movie theater, Majestic Bay, has announced it is now closed while coronavirus spreads. “We have made the decision to temporarily close our doors at Majestic Bay Theatres, effective …
Many events around the region are being cancelled to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, including several in Ballard. Because there have been so many, we’re updating them here: St. Pat’s …
Seattle chef Tom Douglas has announced that 12 of his 13 restaurants in the city will close for eight to 12 weeks due to COVID-19, effective March 15. The Seattle …
Update 2:45pm: Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all public and private schools in the region — King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties) — must be closed until April 24. Schools …