Movies in the Park returns to the Ballard Commons Park this summer
The summertime tradition of showing movies in Ballard Commons Park is returning later this month. Movies in the Park, put on by the Ballard Alliance and Seattle Parks, is free …
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Sanctuary Wind Phone opens at Crown Hill Cemetery, offering space for grief and remembrance
A new contemplative space for grief has opened in Ballard’s Crown Hill Cemetery: Seattle’s first Sanctuary Wind Phone. The installation, created by the Grievers Library, provides a quiet place for …
New Goodwill donation-only site opens in Ballard to reduce congestion
Goodwill has opened a new donation-only drop-off site in Ballard, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and wait times at its nearby retail location. The new site at 1145 NW Market …
Gunfire damages Ballard window displaying political signs, investigation underway
Seattle police are investigating after gunfire struck a residential window in Ballard over the weekend. The window was displaying political signs—one supporting President Donald Trump and another featuring a Confederate …
Ballard SeafoodFest returns this weekend: Here’s what to know
Ballard’s long-running summer festival is back this weekend, with three days of live music, food vendors, and family activities planned throughout the neighborhood. Ballard SeafoodFest kicks off Friday evening, July …
The Firestone Tire takeover continues: Ballard art installation to host community event July 12
A continuation of the Firestone art installation is taking place this weekend, bringing new life to the former tire shop on NW Market Street once again. After drawing crowds in …
Mayor Harrell signs legislation to speed up Ballard Light Rail expansion
Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed new legislation aimed at streamlining the permitting process for the Sound Transit light rail expansion to Ballard and West Seattle, a move city leaders say …
Ocho expands hours to offer weekday lunch service
The long-standing tapas bar Ocho has expanded its service to include weekday lunch. Ocho, which has been at the corner of NW Market St and 24th Ave NW (2325 NW …
Community invited to celebrate rededication of Marvin Oliver sculpture at Salmon Bay Natural Area
Neighbors are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 8 for a special rededication ceremony honoring the late Indigenous artist Marvin Oliver and his sculpture A Salish Welcome, located in the …
Radiator Whiskey opening July 2 on Ballard Ave
Radiator Whiskey is opening its doors in Ballard tomorrow. The Ballard location at 5313A Ballard Ave NW is Radiator Whiskey‘s second spot in Seattle—they also operate a restaurant and bar …
Bus-only lanes coming to Route 40 through Fremont, Ballard, Crown Hill, and Westlake
New bus-only lanes are being installed this summer along Route 40 in Fremont, Crown Hill, Ballard, and Westlake. Construction is expected to begin as soon as June 30 and will …
Lummi Island Wild Seafood & More opens specialty seafood store in Ballard
There’s a new seafood market in Ballard: Lummi Island Wild Seafood & More just opened at 5458 Leary Ave NW. Lummi Island Wild focuses on sustainable seafood, especially wild-caught salmon, …