19-year-old man charged in fatal Ballard hit-and-run
A 19-year-old man has been charged in the hit-and-run that killed 39-year-old Richard John “Ole” Ward in February. Ward was crossing the street at NW Market St and 15th Ave NW around …
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Teen arrested after assaulting man who confronted graffiti tagging on Ballard Bridge
Seattle police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old boy for attacking an 80-year-old man who confronted a group of teens tagging the Ballard Bridge last week. According to SPD, the incident …
The Kismet Co Salon closes after four years on 17th Ave NW
The Kismet Co Salon has closed its doors after four years at 5512 17th Ave NW. Owner Lisa Clarno wrote in a social media post that closing the salon was …
Police arrest driver of stolen truck at Ballard Goodwill
Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after tracking a stolen truck to the Goodwill parking lot in Ballard. According to SPD, the incident began around 2 p.m. on …
Route 40 work advances at Leary & 15th Ave NW in Ballard
Crews continue work across several neighborhoods along the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor, with sidewalk construction, traffic changes, and transit upgrades underway from Fremont to Ballard, Westlake, and North Seattle. …
Argosy Christmas Ships and Seattle Christmas Boat Parade coming soon
Seattle’s waterways will light up next month with two holiday boat parades: The annual Argosy Christmas Ships and a separate Christmas Boat Parade on Lake Union. Argosy’s Christmas Ship Festival …
Interbay Armory move raises questions about future of major state-owned site
One of Interbay’s largest remaining state-owned properties could be headed for major change as the Washington National Guard works toward relocating its longtime Armory facility. According to KING 5, the …
Ballard HolidayFest returns with new night market on Ballard Avenue
Ballard HolidayFest is coming back to downtown Ballard next month, bringing free family activities and a new nighttime market to the neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event runs from …
Rad Power Bikes issues notice indicating possible January 2026 closure
Ballard-based Rad Power Bikes has notified employees and local officials that the company may be forced to cease operations early next year. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification …
Neighbors turn Little Free Library into Little Free Food Pantry
One of the neighborhood Little Free Libraries has been turned into a Little Free Food Pantry. The sign on the pantry, located at 6526 17th Ave NW, says “Take what …
Construction continues on 24th Ave NW for Ballard Pump Station project
Crews working on the Ballard Pump Station and conveyance system are continuing construction along 24th Ave NW, NW 56th St, and 28th Ave NW as part of ongoing efforts to …
AutoZone buys Ballard OfficeMax building on Leary Way
AutoZone has purchased the Ballard OfficeMax building at 1135 Leary Way NW for $7.8 million. According to the Seattle DJC, the seller was Ballard Associates LLC, which owned the land …