City’s Missing Link plans hit another roadblock
The City’s plan to connect the Burke-Gilman Trail along Shilshole has come up against yet another challenge. For over a decade, the City has tried to connect the missing 1.4-mile …
Meghan Walker
Ballard Target opening on Nov. 10
Ballard’s small-format Target (1448 NW Market St) is getting ready to open its doors on November 10. The new store is 27,000 square feet, and will sell many of the …
Funding available for wintertime events in Seattle parks
The next round of funding for events in Seattle parks is happening now, with up to $1000 available per applicant for wintertime park activities. The funding is part of the …
Stoneway Electric building nominated for landmark status
A former dairy processing plant on Stone Way is being considered for historic landmark status. The building (3665 Stone Way North), now home to Stoneway Electric Supply, was built in …
Happy Halloween! Here’s your Ballard trick-or-treating map
It’s Halloween night, which means costumed kids will be out in full force around the neighborhood tonight. As always, the downtown businesses in Ballard will be handing out candy inside …
Aurora Bridge repairs to start tomorrow
Work to repair a damaged support beam on the Aurora Bridge will begin tomorrow, Oct. 31. The damage was discovered on Sunday, during an in-depth inspection of the underside of …
25-unit building planned for NW Market St
A 109-year-old house on NW Market St and 9th Ave NW could be torn down to make way for a four-story, 25-unit building. According to the Seattle DJC, the owner …
Temporary art installations coming to Ship Canal Water Quality Project sites
Nine local artists have been selected to beautify the work sites of the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. The City’s Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Public Utilities are …
New traffic signal installed at busy Fremont intersection
The intersection of NW 36th St and 1st Ave NW now has a new traffic signal. The project was paid for by the city’s Neighborhood Street Fund, and was chosen …
Standard Goods now open on Ballard Ave
Local boutique clothing store Standard Goods has opened in the former Scout & Molly’s location, at 5317 Ballard Ave NW. This is the second location for Standard Goods — owner …
Jimmy John’s on 15th and Market closes
The Jimmy John’s on the corner of 15th and Market has closed abruptly. The news first appeared in the My Ballard Group — Mark posted that the sandwich shop appeared …
Southbound Aurora Bridge reduced to two lanes until further notice
Due to steel deterioration found on the Aurora Bridge, one southbound lane has been closed until further notice. The Washington State Department of Transportation says bridge inspectors found “advanced deterioration” …