Monthly Ballard District Council meeting tomorrow
The monthly Ballard District Council meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10, with a guest speaker from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The meeting starts at 7pm at the Sunset …
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58-unit apartment building in the works close to Swedish
Another apartment building is going in near Swedish Hospital in Ballard, planned for 1544 NW 52nd St. According to the Seattle DJC, Isola Homes is planning a 7-story, 58-unit apartment …
High-tech dog houses coming to Ballard
A company that makes high-tech kennels has announced plans to start installing them in Ballard. They’re called DogSpots, and they’re designed to provide a safe space for dogs while their …
Ballard actor creating TV show set in Seattle
When Rob Polonsky moved to Ballard two years ago, he was in a rut. He uprooted from Los Angeles and, on a whim, chose Ballard as his new home. “I was …
Sweet Alchemy opening Ballard location this week
Just in time for spring and summer, another ice creamery is coming to Ballard. Sweet Alchemy, owned by Lois Ko, will open at 1555 NW Market St, sharing the space with …
Kolstrand announces plans to move to Marysville
One of Ballard’s oldest marine supply manufacturing companies is moving out of the neighborhood. Kolstrand announced their plan to move on social media over the weekend, saying that effective today …
Ballard High to face library cuts due to school funding shortages
A number of Seattle schools will see a drop in funding for various programs, including Ballard High School. Ballard, along with Roosevelt, Nathan Hale, West Seattle, and Garfield High Schools will …
Trees on Market St. to be removed for new trail
It seems that completing the Missing Link of the Burke-Gilman Trail will come at a great cost: many of the trees on the south side of Market St are slated …
Old Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ location finally comes down
The former Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ in Ballard has been sitting empty for several months, until this week, when crews demolished the building at 1918 NW 65th St. The restaurant, which opened …
Kaleidoscope arts and music festival happening this weekend in Ballard
A new festival is in the works for Ballard: Kaleidoscope is happening this Saturday, April 6 at the Salmon Bay Eagles Club. Kaleidoscope is described as a “one-day whirlwind of music and …
Fake ride-share rape suspect turns himself in
A 34-year-old man from Tukwila is now in custody for posing as a ride-share driver in Ballard and sexually assaulting a woman in December. According to KIRO 7, the man …
Skål Beer Hall to officially open April 10
The long wait is over for those excited to try Ballard’s newest Viking pub: Skål Beer Hall is officially opening to the public on Wednesday, April 10. Skål’s renovation of the rather …