Loyal Heights Playfield closed for turf replacement
The Loyal Heights Playfield is closed until December to allow Seattle Parks and Recreation to replace the turf. The aging turf field will be replaced with what Seattle Parks says …
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New safety modifications to Burke-Gilman Trail under the bridge
It’s now a little safer to ride a bike under the Ballard Bridge: SDOT has added some new features to help riders negotiate the train tracks on the Burke-Gilman Trail. …
Ballard High student film to be featured in NFFTY’s virtual film festival
Despite the pandemic, Ballard High film students are still producing award-winning work. A short film made by Ballard High School film student James Brammer will be featured in NFFTY 2020. …
Halloween and trick-or-treating tips from Public Health
This year’s Halloween in Ballard will look quite different: the downtown trick-or-treating event has been cancelled, and it’s likely that many families will choose to stay home rather than parade …
No Bones Beach Club is now closed
In another blow to the Ballard restaurant community, No Bones Beach Club has closed their location on 17th Ave NW due to the pandemic. The vegan restaurant also closed their …
The Boar’s Nest to close permanently after 9 years in Ballard
Another Ballard business has announced it will be closing due to the pandemic. The last day of business for The Boar’s Nest will be Thursday, Oct. 15. Tomorrow is also …
36th District State Rep. candidate forum at Ballard District Council meeting tomorrow
On Wed., Oct. 14, the Ballard District Council meeting will feature a forum with 36th District State Representative candidates Liz Berry and Sarah Reyneveld. The council and several community groups—Sustainable …
106-year-old Salmon Bay railroad bridge to be repaired, not replaced
Plans to replace the iconic Salmon Bay railroad bridge have changed: BNSF has decided that rather than build a new bridge, they’ll work to repair and maintain the century-old railroad …
Ballard Alliance organizes fall food drive in lieu of annual trick-or-treat
Instead of trick-or-treating at businesses this year, the Ballard Alliance is organizing for a food drive to benefit the Ballard Food Bank. “In lieu of Trick or Treat in Ballard, …
The Gerald now serves primarily Korean food
Ballard Ave bar The Gerald has changed their menu to be primarily Korean. Owner Wes Yoo says the change was inspired by his own Korean heritage and, “to help fill …
Majestic Bay to remain closed despite eased Phase 2 restrictions
Majestic Bay Theatre has announced they will remain closed, despite Gov. Jay Inslee’s eased restrictions that allow for movie theaters to reopen in Phase 2. The new guidelines state that …
Gov. Inslee eases some restrictions for Washington’s reopening plan
While King County remains paused in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, Gov. Jay Inslee has announced some eased restrictions for libraries, youth and adult sports, movie theaters, and …