130 units planned for 9th and Market
Yet another 5-story apartment building is being planned on NW Market St, this one taking up half of a residential block at the corner of 9th Ave NW. The plans …
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14th annual Seattle Turkey Trot goes virtual for 2020
The 14th annual Seattle Turkey Trot will be happening virtually this year, allowing participants to run anywhere, anytime, while raising money for the Ballard Food Bank. As is tradition, most …
Former Classic Consignment owner to open new venture Beehive Mercantile & Co. on Oct. 31
After being closed for a year, the former Classic Consignment is gearing up to open in its new location and with a new identity: Beehive Mercantile & Co. will be …
Hale’s Ales to turn Palladium into beer garden for winter
The large event space attached to Hale’s Ales—the Palladium—is being turned into a beer garden for the winter months. “In this time of pandemic strangeness, all the outdoor beer gardens …
Outdoor screening of Ghostbusters at Boys & Girls Club on Friday
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club will host an outdoor screening of Ghostbusters for club members on Friday, Oct. 30 in their club playfield. The free screening—open to club members …
Camelion Design closing after 24 years in Ballard
The home furnishing store Camelion Design will be closing in December* after 24 years on Ballard Ave. Owner Nicole Vandermeulen announced the news on Facebook, saying she’s going to shift …
Police investigating armed robbery at Dockside Cannabis
Dockside Cannabis on Leary Ave NW was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday evening, and police are still looking for the suspects. According to SPD Detective Mark Jamieson, the robbery happened …
Ballard Farmers Market to offer home deliveries
Starting next week, the Ballard Farmers Market will be offering home deliveries for produce and other goods. There are a couple caveats: there will be a limited number of deliveries …
City to provide free street closure permits for Halloween activities
The City is allowing residents to apply for street closure permits for Halloween—or any other activity—through Nov. 30. They’re calling it “Trick or Street“, and it’s part of their Stay …
Bastille Cafe & Bar closes permanently, new venture Sabine to take its place
After 11 years, Bastille Café & Bar has shut for good, with a new counter-service cafe—Sabine Café Bar and Market—taking its place on Ballard Ave. Owners James Weimann and Deming …
Large chamber of Ballard Locks closed until Dec. 6
The large chamber of the Ballard Locks is closed through Dec. 6 while crews work to replace the 102-year-old Stoney Gate Valves. This is the third and final extended long …
Ballard Library ballot box is ‘highest performing box’ in Seattle
The ballot box in front of the Ballard Library is the busiest drop-off box in Seattle. King County Elections keeps tabs on how many ballots are returned at each ballot …