The Canal open to the public every Sunday this June
For the first time since The Canal took ownership of the venue next to the Ballard Locks, they’ll be open to the general public. The Canal will be open to …
Meghan Walker
50 units proposed for narrow parking lot near Lenin statue
A skinny parking lot just across from the Lenin Statue in Fremont could turn unto a new apartment building. According to the Seattle DJC, 50 units have been proposed to …
Ballard Crit to take over Old Ballard on Saturday
This Saturday (June 8th) is the 26th Annual Ballard Criterium, which means hundreds of cyclists will take to the streets for the biggest bike race in the neighborhood. The race …
Heron chicks hatching by the dozen at Commodore Park
It’s hatching season, which means heron chicks are multiplying almost daily at Commodore Park. It’s been an unusually busy nesting season at Commodore Park, with 42 active nests in the …
Lane reductions start this weekend on Aurora Bridge
The Aurora Bridge will drop down to one lane in each direction for 10 weekends this summer while crews repave and paint the 90-year-old bridge. The land reductions will start …
PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop happening on Saturday
Pride month is kicking off in nearby Phinney Ridge this weekend with the 7th Annual PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop on Saturday, June 1st. The neighborhood-wide celebration will have family-friendly activities …
Papas Hot Potatoes is closing and up for sale
The vegan potato place on NW 65th St, Papas Hot Potatoes, is closing today, and the owners are putting it up for sale. Chris Blanco, previous owner of farm-to-table restaurant …
Barber pole pig stolen from Bitterroot
A unique fixture on Ballard Ave has gone missing: someone has stolen the barber pole and fake roasted pig that was mounted on the side of Bitterroot BBQ. Bitterroot general …
2 design meetings for new apartment buildings
Two of the latest apartment developments in the works for Ballard will have early design guidance meetings coming up soon. The first is a Design Review Board Recommendation meeting for …
Plaka Estiatorio closing after 11 years in Ballard
The family-owned Greek restaurant Plaka Estiatorio (5407 20th Ave NW) has announced they’ll be closing their doors soon. Plaka posted the following message on Facebook announcing their closure: It is …
Shilshole Boatfest coming up soon
The annual Shilshole Boatfest is coming up soon, happening on Saturday, June 8. The free festival is all about getting new people into boating. Sponsored by the Port of Seattle, …
SPD emphasis patrols to continue through June
The emphasis patrols that Seattle Police started in early May will continue through June, with additional emphasis to begin at Golden Gardens for the summer months. The emphasis patrols were …