Ballard art committee commissions new mural on Ballard Building
The latest public art project has brought some life to the side of the historic Ballard Building in downtown Ballard. The Ballard Public Art Committee and owners of the Ballard …
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Giant menorah lighting and gelt drop this weekend at Bergen Place
On Sunday night, Bergen Place park will be lit up with a giant menorah in honor of Hanukkah. The annual giant menorah lighting and “Great Gelt Drop” is coming back …
Seattle’s new minor league soccer team is Ballard FC
Seattle now has a minor league soccer team, and they’re representing Ballard. Ballard FC today announced the formation of the region’s first neighborhood-based semi-professional soccer team, set to start competing …
Goofy’s Bar closes its doors after 48 years
The Crown Hill dive Goofy’s Bar has closed its doors after 48 years on 15th Ave NW. The bar is located on the half-block that’s slated to become a 7-story, …
BHS Principal Keven Wynkoop placed on administrative leave
Ballard High School Principal Keven Wynkoop has been placed on leave after an investigation found he violated school board policies. The decision comes after Wynkoop was found to have retaliated …
Christmas Ships coming to Carkeek Park and Golden Gardens this weekend
After a year’s pandemic hiatus, Christmas Ships is coming back to Ballard. Christmas Ships is an annual Seattle tradition in which a parade of brightly decorated boats cruise from Puget …
Ballard HolidayFest returns to Ballard Ave in December
In early December, Santa Claus will be coming to Ballard for the annual HolidayFest. Ballard HolidayFest will be on Saturday, December 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Marvin’s …
Botanic skincare company Blendily opens on NW Market St
A new natural skincare company has opened in the middle of Ballard: Blendily has opened at 2206 NW Market St. in the location formerly home to Kick It Boutique. Founder …
B.F. Day Playground renovation starts today
The playground at B.F. Day Elementary School (4020 Fremont Ave N.) is getting a major upgrade. Construction to renovate the playground is scheduled to start today, with an anticipated opening …
Crackle Mi Vietnamese Grill opens in former Gather location in central Ballard
There’s a new Vietnamese restaurant in Ballard: It’s called Crackle Mi and has opened in the former Gather location just across from the Ballard Library (5605 22nd Ave NW). Gather …
Cookie’s Country Chicken now open on NW Market St
Ballard is now home to a fried chicken restaurant: Cookie’s Country Chicken opened earlier this week at 1744 NW Market St. Owner Brian Chandler started Cookie’s two years ago when …
Interbay Tiny House Village adds 30 new units and a hygiene station
The Interbay Tiny House Village has expanded to include 30 new units and a hygiene station at 1601 15th Ave W. The additional units brings the total number of tiny …