Local businesses host toy drive for Seattle Children’s
Two local businesses are organizing a toy drive to donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Conor Byrne Pub and Rad Power Bikes are asking for toy donations now through Dec. 19 …
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Police arrest two separate burglary suspects in Ballard and Fremont
North Precinct officers have been busy today — police have made arrests of two different suspects for business burglaries in the area. The first arrest was at 3:45am, when officers …
Reuben’s announces next round of ‘Hop Idol’ homebrewing contest
One of Ballard’s favorite breweries is about to roll out the next round of their local homebrewing contest. Appropriately named “Hop Idol“, the contest is in its third year and …
Mike O’Brien to speak at December Ballard District Council meeting
Tomorrow (Dec. 12) is the final Ballard District Council meeting of the year, with Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien invited as the featured speaker. This week’s meeting will be at the …
Pie in Fremont burglarized for the second time in three months
Pie in Fremont (3515 Fremont Ave N) has just been burglarized for the second time in three months. Last night, burglars broke the door window and a large sliding door …
Greenwood man passes away after falling into 7-foot well
A 51-year-old man has passed away from injuries sustained when he fell into a 7-foot well shaft on Sunday evening. The incident was reported by members in the My Ballard …
Public meeting tonight about new playground for Ballard Commons Park
A group of Ballardites want to create a better playground at Ballard Commons Park. Ballard Alliance is hosting a public meeting tonight to gain some traction for the idea, which …
Vera’s Restaurant to close after this weekend
Vera’s, the beloved breakfast and lunch diner in the core of Ballard is shutting down at the end of the weekend. Staff were told recently that a closure was likely, …
Fire Truck Food Drive to roll through Ballard tonight
A retired fire truck driven by volunteers and Santa will be making its way around Ballard tonight, collecting food for the homeless. The Fire Truck Food Drive will start at …
December Ballard ArtWalk happening this Saturday
The monthly Ballard ArtWalk is coming up this weekend, happening Saturday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 9pm. The free event takes place in businesses all over downtown Ballard, with art, music, and …
Addo chef Eric Rivera named ‘Chef of the Year’ by Seattle Eater
Eric Rivera, the chef behind Ballard’s unique incubator restaurant Addo, has just earned some local fame — he’s been named Chef of the Year by Seattle Eater. Rivera opened Addo …
4-story, 21-unit apartment building planned for one lot on 15th
Another small-efficiency dwelling unit is in the works for 15th Ave NW. A Land Use Application has been submitted to allow a 4-story, 21-unit apartment building with retail and services …