Ballard Breweries Makers Market returns this month
The annual Ballard Makers Market and Bar Hop is returning to the Ballard Brewery District this month. Five Ballard breweries will join together for the market on Saturday, Sept. 12, …
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Ballard students return to school this week
It’s the first week of school for Seattle Public Schools, which means you’ll see a lot more kids out walking and biking. Seattle Public Schools started the school year on …
Final stretch of tunneling underway for Ship Canal project in Ballard
The second and final stretch of tunneling work for the Ship Canal Water Quality Project is underway beneath NW 56th St in Ballard. The Ship Canal Water Quality Project is …
Harbor seal takes up residence at Ray’s Boathouse
A local harbor seal has been putting on a show for diners at Ray’s Boathouse recently (6049 Seaview Ave NW). The team at Ray’s has named him Jeffrey. They say …
City seeks feedback on Ballard’s growth over the next 20 years
The City of Seattle is asking for community input on what Ballard needs as the neighborhood grows. The Office of Planning and Community Development is gathering feedback as it develops …
Koshari seeks funding for potential new Ballard restaurant
Koshari’s owners say they have found a potential new home in Ballard and are raising money to help secure the restaurant space. The Egyptian street food business served its final …
Sea Rose now open on 24th Ave NW
There’s a new restaurant called Sea Rose in the former Stepping Stones location at 5903 24th Ave NW. Co-owner Sonu Hamade, who also owns the building, says she and her …
Ballard weekly events roundup: Aug. 31–Sept. 6
Here’s your weekly events roundup for Monday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 6 in Ballard. This week brings two neighborhood trivia nights, the final days of the National Nordic Museum’s …
Spice Waala to open new Indian cafe called Janta
The owners of Spice Waala in Ballard have a new Indian coffee and chai concept that’s close to opening: Janta will open soon at 1705 N 45th St in Wallingford. …
Loyal Heights community development effort reaches $2.7 million in pledges
An effort to create a community-owned development in Loyal Heights has now attracted $2.7 million in pledges from 96 people, according to organizer Jed Sundwall. The pledges represent the amount …
Elevated lead levels found along 23rd Avenue W in Interbay
Elevated levels of lead have been found in the public right-of-way along the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W in Interbay near Fishermen’s Terminal, prompting a cleanup and additional environmental …
Final week to ride Golden Gardens Direct bus
The final day to catch a direct bus from downtown Ballard to Golden Gardens Beach is approaching. Golden Gardens Direct will complete its summer pilot on Sunday, Aug. 30. The …