Nutcracker display returns to Ballard for its seventh year
The larger-than-life Nutcracker display is back up this holiday season at Loyal Ave NW and Golden Gardens Drive NW. Ballardites John Carrington and Scott McElhose have been carrying on the …
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Skateboarding advocacy group asks City to reopen Ballard Commons skatepark
A local skateboarding advocacy group is requesting the reopening of the Ballard Commons skatepark during the extended park closure. Seattle Parks and Recreation closed Ballard Commons earlier this month during …
Ballard cafe owner seeking other businesses to band together to hire private security company
After repeated break-ins, the owner of a cafe in East Ballard is hoping to band together with other local business owners to hire a private security company to prevent crime. …
New playground for Ballard Commons and Leary Triangle improvements part of next year’s D6 budget
Several neighborhood improvement projects are in the works for District 6 in 2022, including a new playground for Ballard Commons Park, significant cleaning and remediation for Leary Triangle, and street …
Ballard man injured and dog killed in hit and run
A Ballard resident was injured and his dog killed when they were struck by a vehicle while crossing in a crosswalk at 24th Ave NW and NW Market St over …
4Bs Ballard Grill & Alehouse reopening today under new ownership
The dive bar 4Bs Ballard Grill & Alehouse has been revived under new ownership. Joel Stedman from The Stedman Group recently acquired the 4Bs, located at 4300 Leary Way NW. The Stedman …
Man who raped woman in Ballard car dealership restroom sentenced to at least 8.5 years in prison
The man who raped a woman in a Ballard car dealership restroom in 2018 has been sentenced to a minimum of 8.5 years in prison. Christopher Teel, who was experiencing …
Seattle bicycle accident lawyers filing suit against City and Ballard Terminal Railroad for Missing Link injuries
A local law group is getting ready to file a lawsuit against the City of Seattle and Ballard Terminal Railroad on behalf of a group of bicyclists who suffered injuries …
Wallingford Stoneway Hardware closing after 34 years
The Wallingford Stoneway Hardware location (4318 Stone Way N) will be closing up shop in January after 34 years in Wallingford. Owner Rory Rutledge shared the news on social media …
86 affordable housing units planned across from Ballard Commons Park
A new affordable housing project will add 86 units across the street from Ballard Commons Park. The Seattle Office of Housing has awarded St. Luke’s Episcopal Church $9.7 million to …
Sloop Tavern and former King Smoke Shop properties up for sale
The owners of the property where the Sloop Tavern has been operating for 68 years have put the building and the adjacent King Smoke Shop up for sale. Sloop Tavern …
5-story apartment to replace former Georgia’s Greek Restaurant
The former Georgia’s Greek Restaurant at 323 NW 85th St is set to be turned into a 5-story apartment building. A fire recently destroyed the old restaurant, which will be …