Ballard Locks maintenance underway with steam crane barge installing stop logs
The Ballard Locks’ large lock is closed today and tomorrow as crews work to install stop logs. Contractors use a Foss 300 steam crane barge in order to install the …
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S/T Hooligans gastro pub to open in former Leary Traveler location
An upscale gastro pub will soon be opening in the space where The Leary Traveler (4354 Leary Way NW) recently vacated. S/T Hooligans will be a pub with upscale food …
Food drive for Coast Guard families at Fred Meyer this weekend
This Saturday, the Ballard Fred Meyer will be collecting food and household items for Coast Guard families, and a retired Seahawk player will be on hand to meet donors and …
Vote on your favorite artist to paint Ballard’s utility boxes
The Ballard Alliance is commissioning an artist to paint the utility boxes on Market Street, and they’re asking for the public to vote on which artist should do the work. …
Sustainable Ballard looking to attract new members, volunteers
By Xiang Shen, UW News Lab Members of Sustainable Ballard shared their thoughts on challenges and expectations for the organization during the annual meeting on Saturday, January 20. The non-profit focuses …
Woodsky’s in Fremont closes suddenly after celebrating 8th anniversary
A Fremont favorite, Woodsky’s, closed up shop suddenly yesterday, and have let go all of their bartenders. The winter-themed bar just celebrated their 8th year in business last week, so …
Tell the city what park and street improvements should be made to Ballard
The city has $2 million to spend on park and street improvements around the city, and they’re asking for public input on where those improvements should happen. This is the …
Wood-fired bistro Samara to open in Sunset Hill
The loss of Walter’s hit the Sunset Hill community hard this winter, but pretty soon, there will be a new restaurant to help reinvigorate 32nd Ave NW. Samara, opening at …
Bike commuting spikes during viaduct closure
With near-apocalyptic predictions for viadoom, it seems many in North Seattle have taken to two wheels for their alternate commute during the viaduct closure: on the Monday commute last week, …
The Gerald on Ballard Ave has a new look with new ownership
Wes Yoo never expected to work in a kitchen. But, on a Thursday night when a group of 12 turns up without a reservation and there’s a private birthday party …
Neighborhood Matching Fund applications now open
If you have an idea for improving Ballard with community projects, it’s time to apply for the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund. The Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s has two funds available: …
Sake bar Hannyatou to open next door to Kamonegi in Fremont
The chef behind Japanese restaurant Kamonegi in Fremont has announced plans to open a sake bar right next door. The sake bar will be called Hannyatou, which owner Mutsuko Soma told …