Vertical posts installed to divide lanes on Aurora Bridge
The Seattle Department of Transportation has just wrapped up a project to install vertical posts down the center line of the Aurora Bridge. The yellow posts were installed to help …
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Pieces from Ballard High School’s Ink Journal on display throughout June
By Hannah Weaver Members of Ballard High School’s Ink Club, an arts and literature club, published the 2021 edition of their annual Ink Journal last month, which consists of student …
Latinx radio and Phinney lighting project awarded Neighborhood Matching Funds in District 6
The City has just announced the 2021 recipients of the annual Neighborhood Matching Fund, and two District 6 projects have been awarded funding: One is a weekly Lantix radio show, …
Freakout Festival coming back to Ballard this year
The annual Ballard Freakout Festival is making its return to the neighborhood this November, with the largest lineup to date. The Freakout Festival started in 2013 in Capitol Hill, and …
Thrift store Simple & Just relocates to Ballard Ave
Local thrift store Simple & Just has relocated from Queen Anne to 5221 Ballard Ave NW, selling gently worn clothing to raise money for non-profits that help women and children …
Plans moving forward for 8-story apartment building in central Ballard
A 4-bedroom house near Swedish Medical Center will soon be demolished to make way for a new 8-story apartment building. According to the development plans, the new apartment complex will …
Ballard Bridge lane closures this week while crews conduct maintenance projects
Crews will be conducting routine maintenance on the Ballard Bridge this week, causing lane closures and occasional sidewalk closures. The Seattle Department of Transportation will be working on the bridge …
Two injured in shooting on Shilshole
Sunday AM: Police say Saturday night’s shooting was sparked by a road rage incident between a vehicle and a motorcycle. “Suspect in a car shot at a motorcyclist, striking him …
Loyal Heights Play Area reopens after renovation
By Hannah Weaver The Loyal Heights Play Area on NW 77th St and 21st Ave NW reopened on June 3 after five months of construction to update the facilities and …
Reuben’s Brews to reopen the Brewtap location with new name: The Canning Line
About a year before the pandemic started, Reuben’s Brews opened a new tasting room in their large brewing facility just off Leary Ave NW at 800 NW 46th St. The …
WeWork closing its Ballard coworking location
The WeWork location in Ballard is shutting down as part of a major restructuring due to pandemic-related financial setbacks. As GeekWire reports, WeWork sent an email out to its Ballard …
Explore Ballard gardens and learn from the experts at the 12th Annual Edible Garden Tour
The annual Edible Garden Tour is coming up soon, with over a dozen Ballard residents showing their gardens and sharing their secrets. The pandemic sparked a renewed interest in gardening, …