Tonight’s meeting to discuss transit improvements for Ballard and Interbay has been cancelled. “Due to inclement weather and our interest in keeping everyone safe, we are cancelling the January 14th and 15th Ballard-Interbay Regional Transportation System meetings,” SDOT posted on Twitter. SDOT had scheduled the meeting to discuss the study known as BIRT — the […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Ballard Hullabaloo returns Jan. 31
At the end of January, more than a dozen local shops will come together for the annual Hullabaloo event. For two days (Jan. 31 and Feb 1) merchants from Ballard stores will be selling their goods at hefty discounts at the Leif Erikson Hall. Here’s the line-up: Standard Goods Prism Market Street Shoes re-souL Annie’s […]
Frelard Pizza Co. and Tarsan i Jane property sells for $2.5m
The property that’s home to Frelard Pizza Co. and Valencian restaurant Tarsan i Jane has sold for $2.5 million. The buyer is local real estate company Fremont Dock Co., who own several commercial and industrial properties around Fremont. A spokesperson from Ethan Stowell Restaurants says Frelard Pizza Co. will not be impacted by the sale. […]
Monster Art, Clothing & Gifts closes on Ballard Ave in preparation for move to Market
The quirky art and gift store on Ballard Ave has closed their doors, getting ready to move a few blocks away to their new home on NW Market St. Monster Art, Clothing & Gifts operated on the corner of 20th Ave NW and Ballard Ave for over a decade, but according to owner Rosalie Gale, […]
Two-hour late start for Seattle Schools
Updated: After a dusting of snow overnight, Seattle Public Schools are starting two hours late today to allow for potentially icy roads. Ballard-area traffic cameras show traffic appears to be moving normally this morning. Here’s a camera near Ballard High: School buses will be operating on snow routes, and morning half-day preschool is closed, along […]
Funding available to help register new Little Free Libraries
Little Free Libraries are popping up on neighborhood blocks all over the city, and Sustainable Ballard is offering to help cover the costs for new ones. The Little Free Library program is nationwide; to start one, you build it yourself and then register on their website. It’s $45 to register, but Sustainable Ballard has offered […]
Revel returns to Fremont after temporary move to South Lake Union
The Korean restaurant Revel has just returned to their original Fremont home, now inside the Cedar Speedster building on N 36th St. The restaurant moved to South Lake Union in 2018 while the Cedar Speedster was being built, but is now back at 401 N 36th St. They opened softly last week, gearing up for […]
Kaiser Permanente opens today in Ballard
After a slight delay, Kaiser Permanente has announced they’ve now opened their new medical center in the Ballard Blocks 2. The Ballard Medical Center has primary care, pediatric, obstetric, chiropractic care, mental health, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and lab services, all located on the fifth floor of the building (1401 NW 46th St). “This clinic […]
Kangaroo & Kiwi raising funds for Australian bushfire relief
The local Aussie bar Kangaroo & Kiwi is hosting a benefit on Friday night to raise money for those dealing with the devastating bushfires in Australia. Owner Bradley Howe shared the event in the My Ballard Group, saying they’ll start the fundraiser at 5pm on Friday, Jan. 10, with happy hour drinks. There will be […]
Need a snow shovel? Ballardites group up to prepare for winter weather
A group of Ballard neighbors are banding together to help one another in case the predicted snow hits Seattle. The idea was first floated in the My Ballard Group by member Holly Williams. She posted: “In case of snow, would anyone be interested in coordinating check-ins for elderly and disabled neighbors who might need help […]
Free e-recycling event Jan. 25
Later this month, Windermere in Ballard will take your old electronics to be recycled. On Saturday, Jan. 25, you can drop off your items at Windermere (2636 NW Market St) between 12pm and 2pm. They’ve partnered with SBK Recycle for the event, which will accept a good range of old electronics, including cell phones, laptops, […]
5-story apartment building planned for Fremont Ave
A 5-story apartment building is in the works for 4316 Fremont Ave N, which sold last summer for $4.6 million. The apartment plans include 49 small efficiency dwelling units, 38 apartment units and 1,400 square feet of retail (87 total units). Parking for 32 vehicles is in the plans. According to the Seattle DJC, the […]
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