Tropicos Breeze closing down after two years on Market St
The Latin restaurant Tropicos Breeze is shutting their doors after operating for two years on NW Market St. Ballard was their second location — they opened at 1740 NW Market …
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Stunning Ballard sky sends winter out with a bang
If you missed the sunset and moonset yesterday, we’ve got you covered: here’s the gorgeous display from local photographer Mark Ashmun. “Seattle killed it yesterday,” Mark shared in the My Ballard …
West Commodore Way detour in place for new sewer pipe installation
A section of West Commodore Way just west of the Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge is closed as crews are installing the new sewer pipe underneath the waterway between Magnolia and …
Your weekend events calendar for Ballard and beyond
It’s a busy weekend in Ballard and its surrounds, with several parties, fundraisers, and festivals in the works. Here’s our round-up: Friday, March 22: Kangaroo & Kiwi fundraiser for victims …
Rad Power Bikes to open new location next week
Ballard’s electronic bike store is gearing up for a big move to their new location on the other side of Ballard. Rad Power Bikes will be opening their new showroom …
Electronic recycling event coming up soon
If you have old electronics gathering dust in your cupboard/closet/under the bed, you’re in luck: Amazing Grace Spiritual Center will soon host an electronic recycling event. The free event will …
Kangaroo & Kiwi to host fundraiser to support victims of New Zealand mosque shooting
Ballard’s local Australian/New Zealand bar is planning an event to benefit the families of victims from the mosque shooting last weekend in Christchurch, New Zealand. Bradley Howe, owner of Kangaroo …
Despite Missing Link setbacks, Ballard Multimodal project underway
Even though plans for the Missing Link hit a major setback last year, the city has chosen to go ahead and start construction on part of the Burke-Gilman’s missing section of the …
Sunrise over Ballard during winter heat wave
During Seattle’s unusual heat wave, local pilot Will Van Horne‎ shared this beautiful photo of Ballard. “Sunrise over Ballard,” Van Horne wrote on the My Ballard Facebook Group. He snapped this …
UW study shows coyote pups learn to habituate to humans from their parents
If it seems like coyotes in Ballard are less and less fearful of humans, it’s probably because they’re learning to be bold from their parents. A University of Washington Tacoma …
North parking lot closed at Golden Gardens for repaving
Today, the north parking lot at Golden Gardens will be closed while crews work on repaving the lot. The work is part of ADA access improvements at the park and …
Running of the Beavers 5K coming up soon
The 3rd annual Running of the Beavers 5K Race/Walk is just around the corner, happening on Saturday, March 30 at Golden Gardens. The 5K is a fundraiser for Ballard High …