Ballard High postpones Xanadu until early May
The BHS production of Xanadu has been postponed to early May, following Seattle Public Schools’ announcement that large gatherings are to be cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Seattle …
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March BDC meeting cancelled for coronavirus concerns
The March meeting of the Ballard District Council has been cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus in Seattle. This month’s meeting, scheduled for March 11, was meant to feature …
24th Ave street-end pier open for spring and summer
The new pier at the end of 24th Ave NW is open to pedestrians through the end of the summer. The pier was restored as part of Seattle Public Utilities’ …
Irish sports bar The Old County to take over Fitzgerald’s
A new venture from the owner of the Old Pequliar is filling the former Fitzgerald’s location on 24th, and it’s going to be called The Old County. Fitzgerald’s closed in …
6-story apartment building planned for Frelard
There’s a development plan in the works to tear down three houses in Frelard to build a 22-unit apartment building. The 6,000-square-foot site is at the corner of 1st Ave …
UW suspends in-person classes for the rest of the quarter as coronavirus spreads
The University of Washington has cancelled in-person classes at all campuses for the rest of the quarter, from March 9 to March 20, for coronavirus precautions. Campuses will remain open, …
Closer look at 200-unit apartment building planned for Crown Hill
A large apartment complex is still in the planning stages for the northwest corner of the busy NW 85th St and 15th Ave NW intersection, with updated plans emerging. The …
Ballard Food Bank sees dip in volunteers amid coronavirus precautions
Local food banks are experiencing volunteer shortages as coronavirus concerns are keeping people at home. The Ballard Food Bank relies on a number of senior volunteers in the community, and …
Herons return to Commodore Park for nesting season
The heron colony at Commodore Park is growing yet again, with several nesting pairs returning to the park and laying their eggs in the trees next to the Ballard Locks. …
92nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet is this Sunday
This weekend, Seattle’s fishing fleet will be honored in the 92nd annual Blessing of Fleet to mark the start of the 2020 fishing season. The event, happening Sunday, March 8 …
Ballard Pool repairs delayed, now due to reopen in mid-May
Seattle Parks closed the Ballard Pool in December for a major maintenance project, which is a bit behind schedule: the pool is now expected to reopen in May rather than …
Ballard McDonald’s closed for 8 weeks for renovations
The Ballard McDonald’s on 14th Ave NW closed yesterday for major renovations and updates that will take about two months to complete. The plans to update the 38-year-old restaurant were …