This week at Ballard Commons
Art installations and classes, buskers, fitness classes, and a free concert are all coming up this week at the Ballard Commons Park. New in the park next week will be …
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Temporary trail closures coming to Discovery Park
Two popular trails at Discovery Park will have temporary closures starting later this month as crews upgrade underground water reservoirs for the West Point Treatment Plant. The work is expected …
Seattle Parks to start daily presence at Ballard Commons Park
Starting next week, Seattle Parks staff will be at Ballard Commons Park every day with activities in an effort to encourage positive park behavior. It’s called the Park Concierge program, …
Ballard Reuse celebrates five years in business
This Saturday, Ballard Reuse will celebrate five years in business with a party. Ballard Reuse will host their 5th annual Customer Appreciation Day on August 10th, with 25 percent off …
Pedestrian signal and crosswalk coming to 15th and 83rd
Walking across 15th Ave NW at NW 83rd St will soon be much safer: a pedestrian signal and marked crosswalk will be installed at the intersection. The project was chosen …
Ballard Blossom finds a new home on NW 85th St
The beloved florist on NW Market St, Ballard Blossom, has found a new home. The news that they’d be leaving their 35-year home came as a shock to many earlier …
Scenes from Seattle Night Out
The weather was perfect for last night’s Night Out, with hundreds of block parties happening around the city and several in and around Ballard. Here a few shots from the …
Election results: Dan Strauss pulls ahead in D6, parks and library levies approved
Primary election results are in, with Dan Strauss and Heidi Wills leading the pack in the crowded District 6 race for Seattle City Council. When polls closed on Tuesday night, …
Luminata Lantern Festival coming soon, grants for artists available
The yearly Luminata Lantern Festival is coming up soon, and the Fremont Arts Council has put out a call for artists. Luminata, happening September 21st, is the annual autumn celebration …
2nd annual Tasty Tunes event coming to Loyal Heights
Later this month, the Loyal Heights Community Center will host a fundraiser for their scholarship fund. The 2nd annual Tasty Tunes event is happening Saturday, August 24th and will have …
Market St paving and detours to continue through August
The paving on the north side of NW Market St will continue throughout the month, with revised pedestrian and vehicle detours in place. This week, crews are paving the north …
Reminder: ballots are due tomorrow for primary elections
Election day for primaries vis upon us tomorrow, which mean it’s time to dig out your ballot if you haven’t done so already. There are 13 candidates running for Mike …