Ballard-based Rad Power Bikes has notified employees and local officials that the company may be forced to cease operations early next year. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter sent to staff and government offices, Rad could shut down as soon as January 9, 2026, or within 14 days after that date, …
One of the neighborhood Little Free Libraries has been turned into a Little Free Food Pantry. The sign on the pantry, located at 6526 17th Ave NW, says “Take what you need, leave what you can. “No books for now please as we use this space to support our neighbors in need.” There’s also a …
Crews working on the Ballard Pump Station and conveyance system are continuing construction along 24th Ave NW, NW 56th St, and 28th Ave NW as part of ongoing efforts to support tunneling operations for the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. A work area is being established at the intersection of 24th Ave NW and NW …
AutoZone has purchased the Ballard OfficeMax building at 1135 Leary Way NW for $7.8 million. According to the Seattle DJC, the seller was Ballard Associates LLC, which owned the land before it was developed in 1996. There are currently three AutoZone locations in Seattle: One in White Center, another in Rainier Valley, and one in …
The now-closed Bickersons Brewhouse in Ballard (1514 Leary Way NW) is having an auction to sell its brewing equipment. Co-owners Frank Castro and Shaunn Siekawitch closed their Ballard location in August after Siekawitch was diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. The brewery had been open for over three years after they took over the former Peddler Brewing …
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has finished the 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project. Construction began in summer 2024 and wrapped this fall with the activation of a new pedestrian and bike signal at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW. SDOT says the upgrades were designed to make it …
The Ballard Locks visitor center and fish ladder viewing room closed over the weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District said that while lock operations for both pedestrian and vessel traffic will continue as normal, several public areas have been closed since Sunday, November 2. The …
As federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits remain delayed during the ongoing government shutdown, Ballard neighbors and farmers are stepping up to keep fresh food accessible through a new community-driven program at the Ballard Farmers Market. SNAP benefits have been paused and only partially restored. The Trump administration announced that SNAP will restart but …
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting community members to learn about and comment on the rebuild of the Green Lake Community Center, aquatic center, and play area at Green Lake Park. In-person meetings (Green Lake Community Center gym): Online open house: View the presentation, share feedback, and complete the community survey online: https://engageseattleparks.com/glcc-and-pool-rebuild. (See …
The 13th annual Freakout! Music Festival returns to Seattle this week, taking over venues in Ballard and Fremont from November 6–9. The four-day, 21+ event will feature nearly 100 bands with performances at Ballard’s Tractor Tavern, Salmon Bay Eagles Club, The Sunset Tavern, and Conor Byrne Pub, among other locations. Headliners for this year’s festival …
Halloween celebrations are underway across Ballard today. The Ballard Alliance is again organizing the downtown Ballard trick-or-treating event, featuring more than 50 local businesses handing out candy to kids 12 and younger from 4-6 p.m. today. And of course, homes around the neighborhood are going to be giving out candy—check out the map below (and …
The National Nordic Museum’s annual Julefest celebration is happening Nov. 21-23, featuring a mix of traditional Scandinavian food, music, and handmade goods. The event includes the return of the Friday Night Market, a 21+ evening with food, drinks, and shopping. Weekend activities continue Saturday and Sunday with family-friendly programming, craft vendors, and Nordic holiday traditions. …