Local geographer creates interactive map of old Ballard street names
Did you know that NW Market St was once called Broadway? Or, that NW 65th St was called Ship Street? Local geographer Andrew Wiseman has uncovered a treasure trove of …
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Miami-style cafe Papa Changó opens in Ballard
A Miami-inspired coffee bar has opened its doors in Ballard at 5410 22nd Ave NW. It’s called Papa Changó, owned by Ballardite Sergio García, who is channeling his Miami upbringing …
City Council Candidate Forum this Wednesday at National Nordic Museum
This Wednesday, there will be a Seattle City Council Candidate Forum to be held at the National Nordic Museum. The Ballard District Council and Ballard Alliance have collaborated to produce …
Ballard Food Bank meets fundraising goals to complete new permanent home
The Ballard Food Bank has raised enough funds to finish building their new location at 1400 NW Leary Way. Construction started on the new food bank in September 2020, and …
Proof of vaccination to be required for restaurants, gyms, and theaters in King County
Starting later next month, King County residents will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter large outdoor public events and indoor entertainment and recreation establishments including live music …
Mimi’s Zero Waste Market to open in Crown Hill next month
A zero-waste bulk foods store is opening soon in Crown Hill at 7749 15th Ave NW. Mimi’s Zero Waste Market, set to open Oct. 1, will sell organic, bulk pantry …
Ship Canal and lakes could drop below 20 feet due to dry weather
Lake Washington’s water level may drop below an elevation of 20 feet this month, and local officials are taking steps to conserve water by improving the Ballard Locks efficiency. The …
The Corner Spot closes after three years in Ballard
The Corner Spot bar at the intersection of NW 56th St and 17th Ave NW in Ballard has permanently closed. The restaurant and bar opened in 2018 after the short-lived …
Station 18 Drinks & Eats opens today in the former Hi-Life building
There’s new life in the former Hi-Life building: Station 18 Drinks & Eats is opening today at 5425 Russell Avenue NW. Co-owner Kate Barrett—who also owns Kate’s Pub in Wallingford—says …
W Green Lake Way N to reopen to thru traffic in October with new two-way bike lanes
The Keep Moving Street on W Green Lake Way N will be reopening to traffic next month after being closed for over a year. The Seattle Department of Transportation will …
Seattle Public Schools launches COVID dashboard to track cases by area
You can now keep an eye on COVID-19 cases in Seattle schools thanks to an interactive dashboard. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) launched their COVID-19 dashboard to track cases in schools …
Salmon art installation brings color to Shilshole Ave
A new public art installation has popped up along Shilshole Ave, just across from Cloudburst Brewing. The art is from local muralist Dozfy, known for several local art installations including …