Update on apartments planned for 15th Ave next to Ballard High School
Two apartment buildings are in the works for the El Camion restaurant and Corry’s dry cleaning block across the street from Ballard High School, but plans are still evolving in …
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Aslan Brewing Co. to open Fremont location
The Ballard-Fremont brewery scene is about to have a new neighbor: Bellingham-born Aslan Brewing Co. will be opening a Fremont location this summer. Aslan posted the news on Facebook: “Soon, …
Reuben’s Brews to open new tasting room and brewery
Six years ago, just before starting their first Reuben’s Brews location in a small warehouse on NW 53rd St, Adam and Grace Robbings spent two sleepless nights worrying about the …
Coyote takes a stroll through Ballard Locks botanical gardens
Ballard wildlife is taking it up a notch: a local photographer spotted a coyote walking through the botanical garden at the Locks yesterday afternoon. John Gilbert had just walked through …
Thieves target elementary school wheelchair ramps
Earlier this week, someone made off with the wheelchair ramp leading up to a portable classroom at Adams Elementary School. It happened in the middle of the night, and followed …
Fiore Sunset Hill reopens on Monday
The long wait is over: Fiore Sunset Hill will opens its doors on Monday. The cafe is reopening after more than a year hiatus, caused by a fire in 2017 …
Kayaker spots pod of orcas just off Ballard Locks
A local kayak fisherman had quite the Ballard wildlife encounter this week, when he spotted a pod of orcas just off the Ballard Locks on Monday. Brad Hole recorded the …
Protected bike lines coming to N 34 St in Fremont
Fremont will soon be getting new bike lanes along N 34th St. For the past year, the Seattle Department of Transportation has been working on plans to change the bike lanes …
Trinity United Methodist moving to Shilshole, hosting moving sale this weekend
Trinity United Methodist’s congregation will soon be moving to Shilshole Bay. The 90-year-old church at 6512 23rd Ave NW was recently purchased by Green Lake Presbyterian Church, who will take …
Lucky Santo opens today in Sunset Hill
The chefs behind Stoneburner are opening their newest venture today: Lucky Santo opens its doors at 11am this morning at 3127 NW 85th St. The new restaurant has moved into the …
First Ballard District Council meeting of the year is tomorrow
The first Ballard District Council meeting of the year is tomorrow, Jan. 9 at the Sunset Hill Community Center. The speakers will be a collection of representatives from local member …
Viaduct shutdown: what it means for Ballard drivers
As the city prepares for the coming Alaskan Way Viaduct closure (aka Viadoom), there will be some changes felt in Ballard. To ease traffic flowing south over the Ballard Bridge …