Taste of Iceland Festival coming to Ballard in October
The Taste of Iceland Festival is coming back to Seattle, this year celebrating 100 years of sovereignty and independence from Denmark. The four-day festival is happening from Oct. 11 to 14, …
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Ballard light rail route and station options: share your input
Sound Transit is in a massive information gathering phase as they roll out the options for the West Seattle and Ballard light rail extensions. They’ve been holding informational meetings, the …
Electronic recycling event coming up at Our Redeemer’s
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church is hosting yet another e-recycling event, where they’ll accept old electronics, clothing, and styrofoam — for free. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10am …
Fremont fire damages three-unit townhouse under construction
A fire early this morning damaged a townhouse being built on the 4200 block of Winslow Ave N in Fremont. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. Firefighters …
Ballard Locks awarded $10.5m to replace 100-year-old large lock gates
The Ballard Locks are about to get a major upgrade. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have awarded $10.5 million to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to replace the original …
Jax Joon closing, Sweet Mickey’s to take its place
The longstanding clothing and home decor store Jax Joon is closing up shop this Sunday, and Sweet Mickey’s Candy Shoppe will soon be taking its place at 5338 Ballard Ave. Brittney …
Tall ships Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington to pass through Locks Thursday
If you missed the tall ships last week, you now have a second chance to watch the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain pass through the Ballard Locks on Thursday, Sept. …
LimeBike e-scooter spotted in Ballard
While other bike share companies such as Spin and Ofo have bailed on Seattle, the appearance of a green e-scooter in Ballard would suggest LimeBike is still going strong — …
Dogs of Ballard Dog Show canceled for weather
Update (Sept. 11):Â The Ballard Dog Show hasn’t had the best luck this summer: tonight’s show has been canceled “due to the high possibility of thunderstorms in the area”. “The weather …
Former ‘Mayor of Ballard’ Rob Mattson has passed away
We’re sorry to share the news that Rob Mattson, former longtime coordinator for the Ballard District Council and unofficial “Mayor of Ballard” has passed away at the age of 69. …
Patagonia Ballard to host neighborhood cleanup on Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Ballard Patagonia is teaming up with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii to host a Ballard cleanup, starting at 10am. Brothers Nick and Hans Schippers, originally hailing from Kingston, …
Work nears completion on Gemenskap Park
After a decade-long wait, the park project on 14th Ave NW is nearly finished. Now known as the Gemenskap Park Development, the project converts two full blocks of 14th Ave NW …