Mainstay Provisions opens on NW 65th St
A cafe and specialty market is now open on NW 65th St. Mainstay Provisions has moved into the former Sneakery location (612 NW 65th St). The owners are Thom Koschwanez …
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Total loss from Ballard fire estimated $3m, cause likely electrical
Seattle Fire has announced that yesterday’s 3-alarm fire was likely caused by overheated electrical between the ceiling and roof. However, the extent of damage and instability to the structure will …
Metro service changes for Tuesday commute
Most Ballard buses are back on normal routes, but the 18 and 40 will continue to be rerouted with a partial road closure on Market St. For Route 40, riders …
Fundraiser launched for businesses destroyed by fire
A fundraiser has been launched to help support the Ballard businesses destroyed in yesterday’s devastating 3-alarm fire on the corner of 24th and Market. Kitchen N Things, La Isla, Super …
Self-storage planned for NW 47th St
A warehouse at 825 NW 47th St is being eyed up for a new self-storage facility. According to the Seattle DJC, the nonprofit Skills Inc. bought the property in 1973, …
King County Council candidate forum at Wednesday’s Ballard District Council meeting
After a short hiatus, the Ballard District Council is holding their first autumn meeting this week with a forum for King County Council District 4 candidates. Incumbent Jeanne Kohl-Welles and …
First annual Ballard Wine Walk is later this month
In mid-October, Washington wineries and local shops are joining forces to host the first annual Ballard Wine Walk. The event, organized by Visit Ballard, will be on Saturday, Oct. 19 …
Ballard High student dies of accidental fentanyl overdose
A teen from Ballard High School has died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. According to a report from KING5, the teen’s parents say their son probably thought he was taking …
Taste of Iceland returns to Seattle with events at National Nordic Museum
Later this month, the annual Taste of Iceland festival is happening in Seattle, with a number of events happening at the National Nordic Museum. The festival is from Oct. 11th …
Schmaltzy’s Delicatessen to open soon in Frelard
A new Jewish deli is soon to open in Frelard, at 928 NW Leary Way. Jonathan Silverberg, who also owns Napkin Friends food truck, is at the helm of Schmaltzy’s …
Design meeting for 7-story apartment building
A second public design meeting is coming up soon for the 7-story development planned for the corner of 11th and 54th next to Gilman Playground. The plans call for a …
BHS Marching Band wins first place at Leavenworth Autumn Leaf Festival
The Ballard High Marching Band pulled out a first-place win at the Autumn Leaf Festival last weekend in Leavenworth after nearly missing the whole parade. The 150-member band was scheduled …