$450m could bring a light rail tunnel into downtown Ballard
Ideas are in the works to bring a light rail tunnel right into the heart of Ballard — with a price tag of $450 million. Sound Transit has just released …
Meghan Walker
Ballard Target hiring, set to open Nov. 10
The Target store in Ballard is getting closer to opening, and they’re hosting a hiring event this weekend to find staff. The grand opening of the small-format Target is set …
60 Minutes films in Ballard for report on homelessness in Seattle
The national TV program 60 Minutes is working on a piece about homelessness in Seattle, and have been filming in Ballard for the past month for their report. Last weekend, …
Ballard Tool Library to host big garage sale
The Ballard Tool Library is getting ready for its second annual garage sale, happening Sunday, Sept. 29th. The garage sale is a fundraiser for the library, which offers a large …
D6 candidate debate in Greenwood on Sept. 21
The two candidates vying to represent District 6 will take part in a public debate happening later this month. Heidi Wills and Dan Strauss will debate on Saturday, Sept. 21st …
Service changes to Ballard bus routes start next weekend
Metro is rolling out new service changes to bus routes around the city, several of which serve Ballard. On September 21st, a total of 200 new weekday trips will be …
Green Market on 24th and 64th closing up shop
The Seattle Green Market on the corner of NW 64th and 24th Ave NW is closing at the end of next month. The Sunset Hill store (6405 32nd Ave NW) …
16th annual Sustainable Ballard Festival coming up soon
Ballard’s yearly eclectic and environmentally conscious festival is happening soon. This year’s Sustainable Ballard Festival is scheduled for the last weekend in September at Ballard Commons Park with the theme …
24th and Market intersection to close starting next week
Driving through Ballard will get a bit tricky starting Monday, with closures coming to the intersection of 24th Ave NW and NW Market St starting on Sept. 16th. As part …
HomeGoods coming to Interbay
A new HomeGoods store will soon be opening next to Whole Foods in Interbay. HomeGoods specializes in discount home furnishings, such as rugs, furniture, lighting, bedding, and bath items. Their …
Transformer blows at Ballard Locks, large chamber at half-capacity
If you’re going through the Ballard Locks this week, you should expect some delays: not only is the small lock closed for unscheduled repairs, the large lock is now working …
Sun mural on Shilshole nears completion
The mural on Shilshole Ave NW is nearly complete. Artist Rick Klu has been working on the mural on the corner of Shilshole and 17th Ave NW since late August, …