Ballard’s vibrant social scene has some deep roots; here are a few photos of bars, restaurants, saloons, pool halls and watering holes of the past. Black and White photo of […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Ballard Natural Drainage project update
A large-scale roadside rain garden project for the Loyal Heights neighborhood is in its final design phase, with construction expected to start later this year. The project is part of […]
Ballard Development Update: four subdivision applications
Four subdivision applications make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Applications: 2609 NW 58TH ST […]
What’s on at the Nordic Heritage Museum
The Nordic Heritage Museum is full of activity this summer, with new exhibits, craft classes, and a Viking-themed 5k coming up in August. New exhibit: “Finland: Designed Environments“ The new exhibit, […]
Massive elk goes through Ballard Locks
Some strange cargo moved through the Ship Canal last week: a 12-foot-tall elk sculpture on a barge entered the Ballard Locks en route to a private waterfront property in Magnolia. According […]
Expect more delays on 3rd Ave NW with single lane closures tomorrow
Drivers who use 3rd Ave NW can expect more delays this week, as Seattle Public Utilities will be out doing drainage improvements at NW 120th St. SPU says work will commence tomorrow […]
All-ages board game night at Ballard Library tonight
Tonight (Wednesday, June 24), the Ballard Library is hosting an all-ages board game night in the meeting room from 6 to 8 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. “Bring […]
Check out Ballard’s food gardens at the Edible Garden Tour on Saturday
This weekend, you’ll get a chance to sample some of the finest urban gardens in the city: Saturday is the 7th Annual Edible Garden Tour, hosted by Sustainable Ballard. The self-guided […]
Local dance company performance preview this Friday
On Friday, June 26, ARC Dance studio in Ballard will feature a “Sneak Peak” of their summer dance series, which kicks off in July. The dance company, located at 9250 14th Ave […]
Market St. Burger King now closed to make way for new development
The Burger King on Market St. in Ballard has shut its doors permanently in preparation for a 5-story office building which will soon take over the acre of land where […]
Ballard lost & found pets: a missing cat and a found parakeet
This week, we’ve had emails about a missing cat and a found parakeet. If you have any information to help these Ballard animals get back home, email us at tips@myballard.com. Parakeet found Wendy […]
3rd Ave NW repair work starts today
Crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation will be closing parts of 3rd Ave NW today and tomorrow (June 23 and 24) for resurfacing. The street will be closed from NW […]
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