Wintertime events in and around Ballard
There’s a number of local events coming up soon to celebrate the holidays, from knitting at the National Nordic Museum to hot cider at Ballard Commons. Here’s a list of …
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Seattle University survey seeks feedback on public safety concerns
The city’s annual survey seeking feedback on public safety concerns is live for four more days — the survey closes on Nov. 30. Administered by Seattle University researchers, the survey is mean to solicit …
Ballard robbery suspect arrested in Kent
The man who stole a woman’s purse and fired his gun in Ballard earlier this month has been arrested. On Nov. 5, the suspect grabbed a woman’s handbag in front …
Shop in Ballard on Black Friday to benefit local charities
This Friday, more than 30 local businesses will be donating a portion of their sales to local charities. The program is called Ballard Gives Back, in which local merchants are …
Turkey Trot to take over Sunset Hill on Thursday morning
Thousands of runners dressed as turkeys (and tofurkeys) will take to the streets of Sunset Hill on Thanksgiving morning for the 13th annual Seattle Turkey Trot. The organizers are expecting 4,500 …
Benefit concert to support businesses affected by Market St construction
A number of businesses west of 24th on Market Street have seen a downturn in business since the Ballard Multimodal Corridor project started, so they’ve formed a coalition and are …
Former Bento Sushi location could turn into multistory apartment building
A new apartment building may be developed at the corner of 85th and 15th in Crown Hill. According to the Seattle DJC, the senior housing plan for 8501 15th Ave …
Ballard Locks Stoney Gate Valve replacement on track to finish Dec. 3
The project to begin replacing the Ballard Lock’s large chamber filling culverts is on schedule to finish up after Thanksgiving. The large chamber of the Locks closed on Oct. 12 …
Shilshole/46th crosswalk improvements and 6th Ave NW neighborhood greenway on the way
Crossing improvements at a busy Shilshole intersection and a new section of a neighborhood greenway are in the works as part of the City’s Your Voice, Your Choice program. Your …
First look at plans for new Ballard Food Bank
The Ballard Food Bank has just secured their future permanent home at 1400 NW Leary Way — just down the street from their current location. They announced their upcoming move …
Schmaltzy’s Deli now open on Leary Way
The Jewish deli Schmaltzy’s opened today at 928 NW Leary Way. Jonathan Silverberg is the man behind the new delicatessen — he also owns Napkin Friends food truck. View this post on …
Ballard organizations receive thousands in King County funding
Three local organizations — the Ballard P-Patch, Ballard Senior Center, and National Nordic Museum — have all received grants from King County for projects in the community. The funding comes …