Ballard Writers Collective to host 9th Annual Literary Event tonight
A group of local writers will be presenting new works tonight at the Sunset Hill Community Association. Known as the Ballard Writers Collective, the group will be hosting the 9th …
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Old Ballard Liquor Co. to close this weekend
The distillery-turned-Nordic bar, Old Ballard Liquor Co., is closing permanently this weekend, as owner Lexi makes her move to head up the food program at Skål Beer Hall. Lexi started …
Detours, lane closures on Seaview Ave and Burke-Gilman Trail for sewer main replacement
Drilling has begun in Ballard for the sewer replacement project under the entrance to the Ship Canal, which will cause some traffic changes just past the Ballard Locks. For about …
Loxsmith Bagels not opening in Ballard after all
Last summer, we told you Loxsmith Bagels would soon be opening a brick-and-mortar in Ballard. Now, we’re sorry to say that’s not going to happen. Loxsmith had planned to open …
District 6 race broadens with Dan Strauss announcing his campaign
Yet another candidate has entered the race to represent District 6 on city council: Ballardite Dan Strauss announced his campaign just minutes after Mike O’Brien said he won’t be running …
Your Ballard Valentine’s Day roundup
Love it or hate it, it’s Valentine’s Day, and there’s plenty of ways to celebrate (or curse) love in Ballard today. Here are a few options: Your Funny Valentine stand-up comedy …
Councilmember Mike O’Brien announces he won’t run for re-election
Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien announced today he won’t be running for re-election. The longstanding District 6 representative has been in city council for about a decade, first elected in …
Dr. Jay Fathi from Fremont joins the District 6 race
A Fremont-based doctor has just joined the race for Seattle City Council. Dr. Jay Fathi, a Democrat, physician and lifelong Seattle resident, is making his first run for office, seeking …
Garbage collection resumes, buses back in action, but still no school for kids
As the snow melts, the city is slowly getting back to normal. King County Metro have put most of their buses back in service, and are running on snow reroutes. …
Ballard Brew Hall opening at Sea-Tac this spring
Your trips to the airport are about to be a lot more fun: Sea-Tac Airport will soon open a craft beer hall, featuring Ballard brews. Called the Ballard Brew Hall, …
As snow turns to slush, it’s time to clear the drains
With warmer temperatures today, city departments are asking residents to help clear storm drains and prepare for the big melt. Not much traffic out there, but the main roads are …
Stuck buses, flickering lights, and snow that just won’t stop
It’s a wild night out there, between buses getting stuck, power outages around the city, and yet another snow day called for Seattle schools. Alex Sourov took the above photo …