Viking Days kicks off tomorrow
As we told you earlier this week, tomorrow is the start of Viking Days at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. Photo courtesy Nordic Heritage Museum The event starts at …
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Nearby: Mural art in Fremont, Taproot Theatre expansion, and food banks in need
Here are stories making news in nearby neighborhoods: New art at Evo Taproot Theatre expansion plans get conditional DPD approval Phase 2 of Northgate construction begins Greenwood Food Bank critically …
Hempfest could mean traffic backups on 15th Ave
This weekend is the annual Seattle Hempfest, drawing around 80,000 people to Myrtle Edwards Park, just off Elliott Ave W. Many people choose to bike, bus or walk from downtown …
Sambar to stay open through September
Sambar, the cozy cocktail bar attached to now-closed Le Gourmand, is planning to stay open through September, Seattle Magazine reports. Owner Bruce Natafly sent out a mass email to alert …
Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen opens today
Time to get your barbecue on, Ballard: the Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen is rolling back the curtains on their palace of whiskey and Southern fare. The so-called whiskey kitchen will …
Burke Museum hosts “Rock, Paper, Feathers” at Ballard Library next week
The Burke Museum will be at the Ballard Library next week to make a “mini-museum” with families using items from their personal collections. The program is on August 22 at …
Stash of keys found by detectives
Seattle Police Officer Scott McGlashan sent us this photo of a stash of keys recently found by detectives. McGlashan says the keys were found in possession of a theft suspect …
Officer in off-duty fight in Ballard to avoid suspension
The Seattle Police Officer who was involved in an off-duty fight in Ballard can avoid a 10-day suspension for using excessive force, as long as he stays out of trouble, …
Burger Hero is up for sale
By Almeera Anwar Correction: Burger Hero is not closing, rather, the owners are just looking to sell the business. Original post: Burger Hero, a burger joint at NW 73rd St and 15th Ave …
UPDATE: Ballard house fire caused by overheated electrical wiring
Update: Corrie Frasier, whose home burned in the fire, wrote us a note thanking the community for supporting them through their ordeal. From Frasier: On Sunday, my husband, son, and …
Learn about new Paid Sick Leave Ordinance at a workshop next week
On Tuesday, August 21, Ballard Swedish Hospital is hosting a workshop about the City of Seattle’s new Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. The workshop is from noon to 1:30 at the …
Lane closures continue on Ballard Bridge
Crews are still at work on the light replacement project on the Ballard Bridge, and plan to close the northbound lane today starting at 9 a.m., according to the Seattle …