Vegan restaurant Papas Hot Potatoes opens today
Vegans of Ballard, this one’s for you: plant-based eatery Papas Hot Potatoes is opening their doors today at 500 NW 65th St. The omnivorous-turned-vegan chef Chris Blanco is at the helm …
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Loyal Heights Halloween Carnival this weekend
If you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit and have young ones at home, you might want to check out the Loyal Heights Community Center’s Halloween Carnival on Friday …
Rad Power Bikes to shift headquarters to east Ballard
Local electric bike company, Rad Power Bikes, is about to shift into a big new industrial building in east Ballard.* Rad’s new location will be in the new West Woodland …
Seattle Transit Blog urges against 14th Ave light rail station
As options for the Ballard Light Rail alignment have been narrowed down, the Seattle Transit Blog is urging against a 14th Ave NW station. Sound Transit’s Stakeholder Advisory Group’s current …
Ballard Halloween trick-or-treating map
The interactive Halloween map for Ballard is back again this year, aimed at helping neighbors figure out where the best areas are for trick-or-treating. As always, the downtown businesses in …
Crown Hill dentistry burglar arrested, police search for second suspect
Police have arrested a burglary suspect and are searching for the second after a break-in at Seattle Crown Hill Dental (1421 NW 85th St) on Sunday night. According to the SPD …
Valdok begins leasing apartments in central Ballard
One of Ballard’s largest apartment developments, Valdok, has begun leasing their luxury apartments that span both sides of NW 56th St at 17th Ave NW. They’re also some of the …
Ballard man takes Diagon Alley creation to Camp Korey
Last year’s Diagon Alley creation in Ballard was a huge hit: thousands of people from around the city came to visit Jonathan Chambers’ Harry Potter installation at his home in …
Six Ballard High films nominated for national award show
Ballard High School film students are getting some much deserved recognition for their talents: several films have been nominated for national film production awards. The National Academy of Arts & …
Ballard Brothers gets a new mural
Ballard Brothers Seafood & Burgers (5305 15th Ave NW) has repainted their restaurant and added a Henry mural to pay homage to the Ballard High School Beavers. Ballard Brothers owner …
Weekend events in and around Ballard
There are quite a few events happening around Ballard this weekend, and some beautiful weather in the forecast. Here are a few of the highlights: Friday, Oct. 12 Ballard Senior …
Closer look at 134-unit apartment building that will replace Mac’s Upholstery
Earlier this year, we reported that Mac’s Upholstery (5011 15th Ave NW)Â will be replaced by an apartment building. We now have a better idea of what that apartment building, called …