The French bistro Le Marche (5410 17th Ave NW) appears to have closed its doors just a few weeks after their June opening, and is already being replaced by Bloom Bento, […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Ballard Locks Cavanaugh House turns 100
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Cavanaugh House just turned 100 years-old. Built in mid-1913 and formerly known as the Lockkeeper’s House, the Cavanaugh House was built in 75 days at […]
Ballard Tallman towers to break ground this fall
Construction on two, seven-story mixed-use developments at 5343 Tallman Ave NW will break ground this fall. The development, known as the Ballard Tallman, will be a residential building near the […]
Community food-buying club to start in Ballard
A local woman has started up a community food-buying club for our area. A food-buying club is a group who combines their buying power and labor to buy in bulk, […]
A look at the candidates running for empty school board seat
There are three candidates running for the empty school board seat for District 1, representing Ballard, Magnolia and Queen Anne. Current School Board Director (Position 4) is Michael DeBell, who […]
Ballard Locks to close tomorrow for saltwater drain inspection
The Ballard Locks will be closed for five hours tomorrow (July 17) while U.S. Navy divers inspect the saltwater drain screen structure inspection. The locks will be closed from 8 […]
Mobile solar company opens in Ballard
A new company in Ballard will soon offer mobile solar power generators to rent for off-grid purposes. It’s called Northwest Solar Rover, and was started up by Jennifer Brantley, a former […]
Hale’s Ales to host ‘Green Beer’ tour tomorrow
Tomorrow night (July 16), Hale’s Ales (4301 Leary Way NW),will be giving a tour of their brewery, which has been open in Ballard for almost 25 years. They’re calling it […]
SeafoodFest 2013 brings thousands to the streets of Ballard
The weather couldn’t be better for SeafoodFest, and the streets are packed with people getting grub, watching performances and enjoying the sun. Send us your favorite shots of the day […]
SeafoodFest 2013 to take over Ballard this weekend
The time has come for mayhem in the form of fish, brews and music: SeafoodFest is this weekend, set to take over the streets of Ballard all weekend long. Things […]
Ballard ArtWalk on Saturday
This weekend is Ballard ArtWalk, coinciding with the Ballard SeafoodFest. The ArtWalk is Saturday, July 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. From the organizers: As one of the newer Art […]
‘Olaf’s,’ a nod to The Viking Tavern, to replace Copper Gate
A trio of Ballardites have bought Copper Gate, and plan to turn it into a bar called “Olaf’s,” which is the name of the little viking in the The Viking […]
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