Cycling advocates want bike lanes on Fremont Bridge
The Ballard – Fremont Greenways coalition is pushing for the city to create protected bike lanes on the Fremont Bridge. The group has penned a letter to SDOT urging for …
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Pop-up blood drive on Sunset Hill next week
Next week, the Sunset Hill Community Association will host a Bloodworks NW pop-up blood drive for three days at their clubhouse in Ballard (3003 NW 66th St). To donate blood, …
Golden Gardens Drive to remain closed to thru traffic until Oct. 5
Golden Gardens Drive will stay closed for another month to allow for outdoor recreation. The closed section of road is part of SDOT’s Keep Moving Streets program, in which four …
El Camion leaving Hale’s Ales location
One of Ballard’s favorite taco shops, El Camion, is once again on the move: Hale’s Ales can no longer host them in their kitchen, so they’re now only operating out …
Musashi Newsroom replaces Equal Exchange on 15th and Market
Musashi Newsroom has taken over the Equal Exchange Espresso location on the northeast corner of 15th and Market. The cafe is one part coffee, one part sushi, open now in …
Ballard, Fremont, and University Bridges to close briefly for cooling showers today
Several draw bridges will be closed intermittently today (Sunday) for cooling showers, including the Ballard Bridge. Crews will be at the Ballard Bridge at noon today to spray down the …
Kismet Co. in Ballard now offering outdoor haircuts and color
A Ballard hair salon has taken its services outside: Kismet Co. is now offering outdoor haircuts and coloring. Kismet opened in Ballard just two months before the city went into …
Metro installs safety partitions for drivers, mask dispensers for passengers
King County Metro is rolling out automated safety partitions to keep drivers safe, along with adding on-board mask dispensers on busy bus routes. The safety partition will allow for front-door …
240 units planned for NW Market St
A large apartment building is in the works for the corner of 9th Ave NW and NW Market St. According to city records, a 5-story, 240-unit apartment is being proposed …
Two blocks of Ballard Ave converted to one-way traffic for sidewalk cafes and retail
In an effort to support downtown cafes, restaurants, and retail stores, two blocks of Ballard Ave will temporarily be converted to one-way traffic. Working on behalf of Ballard Ave business …
Metro, SDOT seek feedback on proposed Route 44 changes
Transit improvements are in the works for Route 44, and King County Metro and SDOT are seeking public feedback on their proposed changes. Metro and SDOT say the changes would …
Public art installed at Ship Canal Water Quality construction sites
Work is well underway at the Central and East Ballard Ship Canal Water Quality project sites, with temporary art installations now featured at both. At 24th and Shilshole, artists Hinojos …