Drag and burlesque cabaret coming to Obec Brewing
A new monthly drag and burlesque cabaret is coming to Ballard. Starting in March, Seattle-based Fat Bottom Productions will host a Drag & Burlesque Cabaret at Obec Brewing (1144 NW …
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Mural project coming to Raven Village tiny home community
The Raven Village tiny home community at 1414 NW Leary Way will soon have a large mural installation. Raven Village, which was built in 2023 at the former Ballard City …
Ballard restaurants report break-ins, vandalism and frustration over response
A string of recent break-ins and vandalism incidents has left several Ballard restaurant owners dealing with damage, financial losses, and mounting frustration. Around a half dozen Ballard businesses have sustained …
BoBu pizza and pretzel drive-thru now closed
The small pizza and pretzel walk-up/drive-thru BoBu on Crown Hill has closed. BoBu opened in April 2025 at 817 NW 85th St. Owners and friends Florin Bucur and Nick Bodea …
Interior design store The Phinery to open in early March
The Phinney-founded interior design shop The Phinery is planning the grand opening of its new home studio and home furnishings store in Ballard for March 7. Becky Ducsik first opened …
Herons have returned to nest at Commodore Park
The heron colony has returned to Commodore Park, with around 30 herons so far readying for the annual nesting season. Every year, the heron colony builds nests high up in …
Police investigating officer-involved shooting near Adams Elementary
Update: King County prosecutors on Friday charged a 62-year-old Kansas man accused of shooting at Seattle police officers in Ballard on Thursday night. He faces first- and second-degree assault charges, …
Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC release 2026 schedules
Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC have released their 2026 season schedules and opened ticket sales for the upcoming summer. Ballard FC Ballard FC will host seven home matches at …
How the Seahawks parade will affect transit today
The Seahawks Victory Parade is expected to bring over 750,000 people into Seattle today, affecting transit and travel for those headed downtown. The event will include a trophy celebration at …
City to host “Our City, Our Safety” community meeting in Ballard
Tomorrow night, city officials will host a public meeting in Ballard to hear residents’ safety concerns. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) are co-hosting the …
Starbucks opens in former 7-Eleven, Jack-in-the-Box location on Leary
A new Starbucks cafe and drive-thru has opened at 999 Leary Way NW, in the former 7-Eleven and Jack-in-the-Box location. Starbucks announced plans to build a new store at that …
Where to watch the Super Bowl in Ballard
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and there are plenty of options for watching the game in Ballard. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl …