Kahlo & Loyal to open in former Little Prague Bakery
A new restaurant called Kahlo & Loyal is opening soon at 5608 17th Ave NW. Kahlo & Loyal chef and owner Sheldon Raju grew up in Durban, South Africa. He …
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Ballard Library accepting used tech devices and small appliances for redistribution in Seattle
If you’re looking to donate old electronics or small appliances, the Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) is accepting drop-offs until the end of February. InterConnection, a local nonprofit, says …
Beers of Ballard board game makes its official debut later this month
The homegrown board game Beers of Ballard—inspired by the Ballard Brewery District—is debuting this month. Stefan Hock, former Peddler Brewing Co. employee, designed the game in fall of 2023. He …
Neighborhood Matching Fund applications now open for 2025
The City of Seattle is accepting a new round of applications for community projects through the Neighborhood Matching Fund. The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for …
New fiber arts studio Wool Friends opens in Ballard
There’s a new fiber arts studio in Ballard: Wool Friends is now open on 1423 NW 70th Street. Co-owners Brandi Henderson and Sarah Emerson are at the helm of Wool …
Salt & Straw ice cream shop to expand to Queen Anne
The ice creamery Salt & Straw will soon a new store in Queen Anne. Co-owners and cousins Kim and Tyler Malek opened the Ballard Salt & Straw in 2018 at …
Construction update for 15th Ave NW improvements
The project to repave and add safety upgrades to 15th Ave NW continues this month, with lane and sidewalk closures planned for the coming weeks. The 15th Ave W/NW and …
D’Ambrosio Gelato closes Ballard Ave location
The Italian ice cream shop D’Ambrosio Gelato (5339 Ballard Ave NW) has closed permanently. D’Ambrosio Gelato opened in 2010, and was one of the only stores the company has in …
New Japanese restaurant Migaku opens on 15th Ave NW
A new sushi restaurant has opened at 6201 15th Ave NW. Migaku has taken over Watson’s Counter original location—Watson’s moved to 24th Ave NW in 2023, but just closed permanently …
Sunset Hill Community Hall may become a protected landmark
The 95-year-old Sunset Hill Community Hall (3003 NW 66th St) might become a city landmark. The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the community center for landmark status on Feb. …
King County Metro to offer free bus rides on New Year’s Eve
All King County Metro buses will be free to ride on New Year’s Eve. King County Metro and will operate on their weekday schedule and will be fare-free from 3 …
Homage Coffee to open in former Root location
There’s a new coffee shop opening soon in downtown Ballard. It’s called Homage Coffee, and it’s opening in the former Root coffee and plant store at 5000 20th Ave NW. …