In a statewide announcement this evening, Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered that all Washingtonians stay home for the next two weeks, except for crucial tasks such as grocery shopping, medical care, or those who work in essential businesses. Inslee said the mandate is enforceable by law. “It’s time to hunker down in order to win […]
Author: Meghan Walker
City suspends 72-hour parking rule during COVID-19 outbreak
The City of Seattle is easing some parking regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including suspending the 72-hour parking rule, limiting booting/towing, and providing temporary loading zones in front of restaurants. The City will stop enforcing the 72-hour parking rule for all vehicles, including RVs. However, vehicles without parking zone permits must still obey time limits. […]
Police seek witnesses for hit-and-run at Ballard Fred Meyer
Seattle Police are looking for information about a hit-and-run that happened Thursday, March 19 at the Ballard Fred Meyer. An adult female sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Fred Meyer parking lot last Thursday at noon. Police say the driver failed to stop and struck the woman, and then fled […]
Playgrounds closed, parks and trails now monitored for gatherings
Parks, trails, and playgrounds now have new restrictions to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. Seattle and King County Parks departments have closed playgrounds, and have said parks and trails can be used but City staff will be out reminding people to stay off play areas and to refrain from pickup games, picnics, parties, BBQs, […]
Metro buses will be fare-free starting tomorrow, riders to board through back doors
King County Metro services will be fare-free starting Saturday, and bus riders will be asked to board and exit the bus through the back doors. Fare-free services will include buses, water taxis, and Access paratransit. Riders using mobility devices or the boarding ramp will still be permitted to board through the front door. The drivers […]
Tom Douglas cooking up salmon dinners in Ballard to raise money for Food Lifeline
Starting today and for the rest of the weekend, Tom Douglas will be selling grilled salmon dinners (to-go) in Ballard to raise money for Food Lifeline. The “Grilling for Good” event will be at the Tom Douglas Co.’s Ballard Warehouse Kitchen and Rub with Love headquarters, located at the corner of 14th Ave NW and […]
Here’s how you can support Ballard restaurants during pandemic
Restaurants around the city are doing their best to stay afloat during the mandatory closures, many offering takeout and delivery options. For a full list of restaurants around the city, check out the Intentionalist’s directory. Here’s our ongoing list of Ballard restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and cafes who are open for business: Addo Takeout & Delivery Alison’s […]
National Nordic Museum offers digital archive during virus closure
Although the National Nordic Museum is closed for the COVID-19 outbreak, their digital collection is free for virtual perusal. “Browse our collection of approximately 80,000 objects through our Online Collections Portal,” they say in a newsletter to patrons. “You’ll find vintage photographs, historic documents, and text and images of our objects. You can search by […]
Matador serves free meals to Swedish hospital workers
Despite an empty dining room, Ballard’s Matador kitchen has been busy. Restaurant owner Zak Melang told Crosscut that they had a full refrigerator of food, and didn’t want to see it go to waste. So, Matador chefs have been preparing free lunches for Swedish Hospital workers. Melang said they tried to donate their extra supplies […]
Farmers market vendors offer online ordering during outbreak closures
With all farmers markets halted in Seattle, local farmers and vendors are offering online ordering, pickup, and delivery for local customers. The Seattle Farmers Market Association’s website has a list of vendors and how you can support them during the market closure. Many of the farmers are offering CSA (community supported agriculture) boxes, while some […]
26-unit apartment building eyed up for NW 57th
A small house in West Woodland may be torn down to make way for a 4-story apartment. Currently, there’s a red duplex at 929 NW 57TH ST. The design plans call for 26 small efficiency dwelling units, with no parking proposed. SDCI will accept written comments to assist in the preparation of the early design […]
City to provide small business financial relief, halts evictions of small businesses and nonprofits
The City of Seattle is further working to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 closures on small businesses and nonprofits. In addition to halting residential evictions, the Mayor Jenny Durkan has signed an Emergency Order to temporarily halt evictions of small business and nonprofit tenants in Seattle. The order is effective immediately for any action related […]
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