More traffic calming work coming to 8th Ave NW
Note: This article has been updated to remove all mentions of the Ballard Fremont Greenways (BFG) group and the annual block party due to incomplete information. We will post a …
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Save Ballard Rail pushes for 2035 light rail opening
Save Ballard Rail is calling for Sound Transit to move faster on the Ballard Link Extension, arguing that the agency’s newly outlined path to reaching Market Street by 2042 should …
The Crown opens today at 15th and 80th
Ballard’s newest pub The Crown is opening its doors today at 8000 15th Ave NW. The Crown co-owner Bob Hougland announced the news on Facebook, saying he’s opening the doors …
Beach fires banned at Golden Gardens as King County issues burn ban
King County has issued a Stage 2 burn ban, which blocks all outdoor burning, including beach fires at Golden Gardens and Alki. Beach fires are normally allowed at Golden Gardens, …
Orcas spotted near the Ballard Locks and Golden Gardens
A pod of orcas were hanging out near Ballard yesterday, with sightings at both Golden Gardens and the Ballard Locks. Photographer Seonwoo Lee took the below photos, saying he spends …
New vintage and vinyl store Rotations now open in Ballard
There’s a new vintage and vinyl store in the neighborhood: Rotations is now open at 1417 NW 54th St in Ballard. Ballard residents Crystal and Alex opened store to combine …
Man riding electric scooter killed in collision near 24th and 85th
A 37-year-old man riding an electric scooter died after being struck by a minivan driver early Tuesday morning near 24th Avenue NW and NW 85th Street. Seattle police said 911 …
Jimothy art auction triggers $270k in corporate giving for Ballard Food Bank
An art auction inspired by the long-legged raccoon furball that’s known as Jimothy has snowballed into a corporate donation whirlwind that’s now raised over $270,000 for the Ballard Food Bank. …
Ballard events Aug. 11-16: Art Walk, movies, books & more
Here’s your weekly events roundup for Tuesday, August 10 to Sunday, August 16 in Ballard. One highlight this week is the PhinneyWood Art Walk, which celebrates its 30th anniversary with …
Strauss proposes new permit system, services for people living in vehicles
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has introduced legislation to expand services for people living in vehicles while limiting unpermitted motorhomes and travel trailers to two hours of parking on city …
After-hours drop-offs lead to vandalism at Ballard Goodwill donation site
The Ballard Goodwill donation center at 1145 NW Market St was looted when after-hours donations piled up at the unattended site earlier this week. The donation center, which opened last …
Tumbles Ballard mixes STEAM learning with gymnastics in new kids classes
The kids’ gymnastics studio Tumbles in Ballard is adding STEAM classes for children ages 4 to 10 beginning this September. Tumbles says the classes will combine science, technology, engineering, art, …