15th Ave NW pedestrian crossing installation delayed
If you’ve driven on 15th Ave NW lately, you’ve likely noticed the new lights being installed on NW 53rd St. Crews have been developing a new crosswalk, complete with a …
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Ballard Commons summer movies series kicks off this week
For the next four weeks, the summer outdoor movies series will take over Ballard Commons Park with some old favorites, starting on Thursday, August 9 with the Goonies. The free …
Seattle Police searching for Ballard Subway armed robber
Seattle Police are investigating two armed robberies at Ballard Subway restaurants, and are asking the public for help. The first robbery happened on July 16 at 9am at the Subway …
Hot Sauce Fest is coming to Ballard
Last summer it was burritos – now it’s hot sauce. Local event organizer The World is Fun is throwing another foodie festival, with Hot Sauce Fest taking over Ballard Commons …
Seattle Night Out block parties are next week
Get ready for barbecues and lawn games in Seattle’s city streets: next Tuesday (August 7) is Seattle Night Out, the city’s official block party night. To register your street’s block …
Ballard named one of nation’s ‘Coolest Hipster Neighborhoods’
Ballard’s getting some national fame with TripAdvisor naming it one of the country’s hippest neighborhoods. The well-known travel website made a list of the “14 Coolest Hipster Neighborhoods in the …
Missing Link update: construction planned for early 2019
Plans to break ground on the Missing Link of the Burke-Gilman Trail are inching forward: the Seattle Department of Transportation posted this Notice of Action which will allow construction to begin …
Electrical fire closes All the Best Pet Care
The fire late Tuesday night in Crown Hill on the roof at All the Best Pet Care (10005 Holman Road NW) was deemed electrical. No one was injured in the …
New restaurant Sawyer opens today in Ballard
Americana chic is coming to Ballard, with the newest eatery Sawyer opening its doors in the former Kickin’ Boot location at 22nd Ave NW and Shilshole. Created by former Lark …
Sunset Hill demolition makes way for new townhomes
A small building on the corner of 32nd Ave NW and NW 65th St. disappeared this week, just down from the shops in Sunset Hill. “Well that’s gone,” Dean Souza …
44th annual SeafoodFest and Viking Days bring thousands to Ballard
The weather couldn’t be more perfect for the annual Ballard SeafoodFest, which has completely taken over downtown Ballard. It’s a loaded weekend for events in the neighborhood, with Viking Days also …
Current Nordic Heritage Museum to close its doors on Nov. 20
The Nordic Heritage Museum is gearing up for their move to Market St, which means they’ll be closing their current location on Nov. 20. The grand opening at the new …