Massive new mural on Leary Ave NW
A local artist has created a large new mural on the side of Mox Boarding House (5105 Leary Ave NW) in Ballard. The Ballard Alliance’s Public Art Program commissioned Seattle-based …
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Mike’s Chili Parlor celebrates 100 years in Ballard
The iconic Mike’s Chili Parlor is 100 years old this year. Mike’s opened as a small chili cart back in 1922, selling chili to fishermen and lumber workers, and later …
Hildegard Ferments and Botanicals bringing brews and potions to Ballard this summer
A small brewery and apothecary workshop is opening soon in Ballard. It’s called Hildegard Ferments and Botanicals and is moving into the former Made Cascade location at 1150 NW 46th …
Seattle Police investigating Ballard encampment homicide
Detectives from the Seattle Police Department are investigating the death of a 37-year-old man who was found deceased at a Ballard encampment. SPD says they responded to reports of a …
Sloop Tavern to celebrate 69 years in Ballard
One of Ballard’s oldest watering holes is turning 69 this summer: The Sloop Tavern will be celebrating its anniversary this Saturday. The 69th anniversary comes on the heels of some …
Share your thoughts on the future of Crown Hill
Now is the time to weigh in on design planning for the evolution of Crown Hill. The Crown Hill community worked with the City between 2018 and 2020 to develop …
Crown Hill Summer Street Festival happening today
This afternoon and evening is the Summer Street Festival in the Crown Hill Village. There will be live music, a food truck, face painting, free popsicles, and more between 4 …
Abby Hunt selected as next principal for Ballard High School
Ms. Abby Hunt will be the next principal at Ballard High School. The news comes nearly seven months after Keven Wynkoop was placed on administrative leave in November 2021. An …
Schmaltzy’s Deli to close July 3
The Jewish deli Schmaltzy’s Delicatessen will be closing up shop on July 3 after almost three years in Ballard. The owners of Schmaltzy’s shared news of the upcoming closure on …
Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade coming this weekend
The 32nd annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade are returning to the neighborhood this weekend after a two-year pause during the pandemic. The Fremont Fair will be held both weekend …
NW Market St construction and sidewalk repair starts this week
You may see crews working along the east end of NW Market St starting this week as part of the Route 44 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor project. This week, crews are …
Pagliacci Pizza opens Ballard location in former Totem House and Red Mill location
Pagliacci Pizza has just opened its doors across the street from the Ballard Locks in the former Totem House and Red Mill location. The newest location is called Šilšul, named …