New vintage and local art boutique ‘found’ opens on Ballard Ave
Ballard has gained a new vintage and boutique store: It’s called found, now open at 5346 Ballard Ave NW. Found has taken over the space that was previously home to …
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Ballard Elks to host youth basketball tournament this August
This August, a 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament will be taking over the Ballard Elks Lodge on Shilshole Ave near Golden Gardens Park. The Shilshole Bay Showcase will be happening August …
Protected bike lanes and redesigned intersections now complete in Green Lake and Wallingford
The multi-year project to improve pedestrian and bike features in Green Lake and Wallingford is now complete, with protected bike lanes and redesigned intersections surrounding the busy lake. The Seattle …
SeafoodFest returns this autumn with “Off the Hook” weekend festival
After skipping 2020 due to the pandemic, Ballard SeafoodFest is coming back to the neighborhood with a three-day festival in September. It will be called Off the Hook, set to …
Lights to be switched on in Seattle playfields this weekend to discourage fireworks
In an effort to discourage residents from setting off fireworks in the city, Seattle Parks and Recreation will be turning on lights in several athletic fields around Seattle this weekend, …
Ballard Commons spray park won’t turn on this summer
The seasonal spray park at Ballard Commons Park will remain turned off this summer. The spray park was left off of the city’s cooling centers list for this week’s record-breaking …
El Borracho to reopen as a plant-based restaurant
Mexican restaurant and bar El Borracho is undergoing a major change: They’re switching to an entirely plant-based menu at all three of their Puget Sound locations, including Ballard. El Borracho …
Police arrest Ballard man for threatening and shooting a BB gun at a man living in his vehicle
Police have taken a Ballard man into custody after he reportedly threatened and fired a BB gun at another man who lives in a vehicle. According to Seattle Police, the …
Many businesses closed and City services limited due to high temps today
A number of local businesses are closed today and some City services are suspended due to extreme heat in Seattle. Even restaurants who have air conditioning are opting to close …
Golden Gardens Park closing early as part of Seattle Parks pilot program
The gates at Golden Gardens Park will be shutting an hour and a half earlier for the next nine months as part of a pilot to mitigate public safety issues. …
City prepares for heat wave with cooling showers scheduled for Ballard and Fremont Bridges
Seattle is on the brink of record high temperatures this weekend, and the City is taking some measures to keep local roadways open and safe for travelers. The Seattle Department …
The Canal reopens to the public today with live music and a food truck
The Canal in Ballard is opening to the public yet again for the summer months with a rotating list of food trucks at the popular waterside venue. The Canal, located …