Dakota Art Store to close this week after 9 years in Ballard
Dakota Art Store will be closing its doors for good this week after over nine years of business at the corner of 20th Ave NW and NW Market St. Dakota …
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City asks for feedback on future of sidewalk cafes and Stay Healthy Streets
Seattle Department of Transportation is looking for public input about sidewalk cafes and Stay Healthy Streets, both of which launched during the pandemic and face uncertain futures. Outdoor cafes and …
Indigenous radio network launches in Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park
A new radio station is now broadcasting from Discovery Park: It’s called Daybreak Star Radio Network and features primarily indigenous DJs and Native American programming. Executive Director Michael Tulee was …
Shop and dine at local businesses to support the Ballard Food Bank
A number of local businesses have committed to giving a portion of their sales on July 24 to the Ballard Food Bank. The Ballard Food Bank has been raising money …
Kismet Co. to relocate gender-neutral salon to 17th and Market in Ballard
The Kismet Co. salon has found a new home in Ballard, set to open later this summer at 5512 17th Ave NW. Kismet owner Lisa Clarno had to pivot last …
Ballard Health Club expands vaccination wristband program to Ballard community
As vaccination rates increase and Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted, we at Ballard Health Club understand that along with the hope and excitement, for many there is also concern and …
City working to enhance shoreline street ends in Ballard
The Seattle Department of Transportation has several ongoing projects around the city to enhance shoreline street ends, including two in Ballard along the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The projects are …
Station 18 Drinks & Eats to open in former Hi-Life location
The long-shuttered Hi-Life (5425 Russell Avenue NW) is about to be reborn as a new restaurant and bar called Station 18 Drinks & Eats. The location has been vacant since …
Art in the Garden returning to Ballard P-Patch this summer
The 19th Annual Art in the Garden festival is happening this August at the Ballard P-Patch (8527 25th Ave NW). The yearly festival will have an extra reason to celebrate …
Alison’s Coastal Cafe owner to take over Lockspot Cafe
The owner of Alison’s Coastal Cafe & Bakery has bought the Lockspot Cafe, and is planning to preserve the nearly century-old restaurant just next to the Ballard Locks. Alison’s Coastal …
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 …
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 …