New concept from Local Tide owner coming to Ballard Ave
The owner of Local Tide in Fremont is making moves to open a new concept at 5130 Ballard Ave. According to city permits, Local Tide owner Victor Steinbrueck has filed …
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Viewlands Elementary principal awarded $25,000 Foster Award
Viewlands Elementary Principal Carrie Wheeler has been named one of the recipients of the 2025-2026 Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence, receiving a $25,000 unrestricted grant for the school from …
New bar called Sea Rose opening on 24th Ave NW
A new venture called Sea Rose looks to be moving into a vacant space on 24th Ave NW. A liquor license application has been posted at 5903 24th Ave NW …
Dough Joy burglarized on its 5th anniversary
Dough Joy at 2052 NW Market St was burglarized this week, which happens to also be its 5th anniversary week. “Not the Birthday gift we were hoping for,” the owners …
Fremont block slated for 185-unit apartment complex
A Fremont block that was once home to Caffe Ladro, Baila Bar, Norm’s Eatery & Alehouse, Roxy’s Diner, and the Backdoor is slated to be redeveloped into a seven-story apartment …
Wheelie Pop Brewing to close Ballard location
Wheelie Pop Brewing is closing its Ballard location (1110 NW 50th St) next month. The brewery posted the announcement on social media, saying its last day will be June 14. …
TMR Investments acquires VIVE Apartments in Ballard
Seattle-based investment firm TMR Investments announced this week that it has acquired VIVE Apartments, a 91-unit multifamily property located at 1516 NW 51st St. VIVE Apartments, which was built in …
Eldr reopens in Sunset Hill after closure following fire
Eldr (6414 32nd Ave NW) has reopened in Ballard’s Sunset Hill neighborhood after temporarily closing last year following a fire. The restaurant’s reopening on May 18 comes more than a …
Ballard FC opens 2026 season with dominant win over FC Olympia
Ballard FC opened its 2026 USL League Two season with a 3-0 win over FC Olympia Friday night at Interbay Stadium, kicking off the new season in front of a …
Ballard weekly events roundup May 18-24
Looking to get out in Ballard this week? Here’s what’s happening in Ballard (and slightly beyond) May 18 to 24. A highlight this week is the inaugural Ballard Book Crawl …
Heron colony sees increase in active nests this year
The heron colony at Commodore Park (3330 W Commodore Way) is seeing higher numbers and earlier activity this year compared to 2025. Shawn Pitcher, a volunteer with Heron Habitat Helpers, …
Here’s what to know about Ballard’s Syttende Mai celebrations this weekend
Ballard’s annual Syttende Mai celebration returns this weekend, bringing a full day of events, cultural celebrations, music, food, and the neighborhood’s signature 17th of May parade. The celebration commemorates the …