Ballard pier to reopen after city wins lawsuit over illegally moored vessel
A public pier in Ballard is expected to reopen after the City of Seattle won a lawsuit against the owner of a vessel that has occupied the site since 2020. …
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Where to watch the World Cup in Ballard
Soccer fans will have several places to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Ballard, including neighborhood businesses and a free outdoor viewing event at Ballard Commons Park. On Friday, …
Stabbing at Gas Works Park leaves one man seriously injured, suspect arrested
A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after Seattle police say he stabbed a 21-year-old man during a disturbance at Gas Works Park. According to the Seattle Police Department, officers …
Hattie’s Hat closes for week-long maintenance and renovations
Ballard restaurant and bar Hattie’s Hat (5231 Ballard Ave NW) is temporarily closed this week while crews complete planned maintenance and improvement projects. General Manager Sara Larsen said the closure …
Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board election fills one seat, leaves another vacant
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board has announced the results of its 2026 annual election, with one board position filled and another remaining vacant. According to the board, there were …
Crown Hill underpass mural completed after weeks of community collaboration
A new mural now brightens the 8th Avenue NW underpass at Holman Road, marking the completion of a community art project that brought together youth artists, neighborhood volunteers, and local …
Ballard power outage traced to equipment failure, Seattle City Light says
More than 3,000 Seattle City Light customers in Ballard and surrounding North Seattle neighborhoods lost power Monday, according to utility officials. The outage began Monday morning and affected customers from …
Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade 2026: Here’s what to know
The annual Fremont Fair and Fremont Solstice Parade are set to return to Fremont on June 20 and 21. The two-day event will feature a craft market, food and drink …
Fish ladder viewing area at Ballard Locks closed for repairs
The fish ladder viewing area is closed today for repairs. In an announcement on social media, representatives from the Ballard Locks say that crews will be working on repairing part …
Ballard weekly events roundup: June 15 – 21
Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 15 – 21 in Ballard. Plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week, with plenty of World Cup watch parties …
Ballard High School filmmakers to premiere sci-fi film at Majestic Bay Theatre
A film that began as a Ballard High School student project will return to Ballard for its Seattle premiere this week. “A Storm of Syndicates” will screen at Majestic Bay …
Lower Woodland Playfield No. 1 to close this summer for turf replacement project
Lower Woodland Playfield No. 1 in Woodland Park will close this summer while Seattle Parks and Recreation replaces the field’s aging synthetic turf. According to Seattle Parks and Recreation, construction …