Five Guys & Ballard Coffee Co. burglarized overnight
Police are investigating two overnight burglaries in Ballard. The first incident was just after 1 a.m. at Five Guys on NW Market St and 15th Ave NW, where Seattle Police …
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Zoning changes would increase housing density in Crown Hill and along 15th Ave NW
Seattle is considering a set of zoning changes that would allow more housing in parts of Ballard and Crown Hill, including along the 15th Avenue NW corridor. The proposal is …
New dog training facility All Dogs Unleashed to open on Leary
 A new dog training facility is making moves to open on Leary. All Dogs Unleashed, a Texas-founded dog training company, has filed a plan to turn 5111 Leary Ave. N.W …
Proposed plan would change tennis and pickleball courts in Ballard
A new plan from Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) proposes changes to tennis and pickleball courts, with some updates affecting parks in and near Ballard. SPR has released its draft …
Family of ducks wanders through Spir Candle Co.
A mother duck and her 13 ducklings wandered into Spir Candle Co. on Ballard Ave last week. The folks at Spir, which is a candle store at Cathedral (5449 Ballard …
Ballard wine bar Petite crowdfunding to support expansion
A small Ballard wine bar is seeking community support as it looks to expand its space and build out a more permanent interior. Petite Bottle Shop, which opened in 2023 …
Beehive Mercantile to close Ballard storefront May 25
Beehive Mercantile & Co. (5500 14th Ave NW) has announced it will close its Ballard retail location on May 25. In a message shared today, the shop said it has …
Neighborcare Health to begin services at Ballard High student clinic
A new provider will begin offering services at the Ballard High School teen health center later this month, continuing a model that has been in place at the school for …
Adams Elementary principal appointment prompts concerns
The appointment of a new principal at Adams Elementary drew extensive public comment and debate at a Seattle Public Schools board meeting on Wednesday, as parents raised concerns about the …
Syttende Mai parade to take over Ballard in May
If you’re new to Ballard, you’re in for a real treat next month: Syttende Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day, is happening on Sunday, May 17. The Syttende Mai parade in Ballard, …
Community meeting to discuss Lincoln HS athletic field options
Seattle Public Schools will host a public meeting this weekend to present options and gather feedback on a proposed athletic field for Lincoln High School at Lower Woodland Park (1000 …
City permits partial removal of Gas Works Park towers
The City of Seattle has approved work that will remove portions of the historic structures at Gas Works Park, a site recognized both as a local landmark and on the …