Large chamber at Ballard Locks to close tomorrow, July 7
The large locking chamber of the Ballard Locks will be closed to marine traffic tomorrow (Tuesday, July 7) as crews place equipment for the upcoming extended closure. The U.S. Army …
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SDOT expands Golden Gardens Drive closure, says south parking lot may reopen
After fielding concerns and feedback from residents, SDOT has decided to make a few changes to the Golden Garden Drive street closure. Residents who live at the top of Golden …
Gov. Inslee says businesses will be required to refuse service to people not wearing face coverings
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Governor Jay Inslee has rolled back some reopening easements, and is requiring that businesses refuse service to those not wearing a face covering, starting …
Shingletown Saloon closes after patrons test positive for COVID-19
Update July 3: The owner of Shingletown, Dan Murphy, tells My Ballard that they’ve also had two employees test positive for COVID-19. He says he closed the bar immediately upon …
Ship Canal Water Quality project construction starts in East Ballard
Construction on the project to help collect stormwater runoff from entering the Ship Canal has begun in East Ballard, as crews build a detour for the Burke-Gilman Trail and prepare …
Sustainable Ballard to host Edible Garden Tour July 11
The 11th Annual Edible Garden Tour around Ballard is happening soon—with physical distancing measures. The Edible Garden Tour is a walking or biking tour of a dozen Ballard gardens, planting …
Metro to host online open house tonight about Route 40 improvement ideas
Tonight, King County Metro and SDOT are hosting an online open house to share responses and ideas for improving Route 40. Back in March, Metro released a survey to gain …
City launches survey to determine which Stay Healthy Streets should be permanent
Seattle now has 27 miles of city streets closed for recreation, and the City has launched a survey to determine which streets should be permanently closed to thru-traffic. Last month, …
Construction wrapping up on NW Market St
The construction on the west end of NW Market St is coming to an end in the next few weeks, as crews finish a substantial portion of the work to …
Pop-up blood donation site starts today at Nordic Museum
Starting today, the National Nordic Museum will have a pop-up blood donation center on-site, run by Bloodworks Northwest. From Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 10, Bloodworks Northwest will be …
City eases outdoor dining permits to cafes, restaurants
More restaurants and cafes around the city could be offering outdoor dining, thanks to a more simplified—and free—permitting process. Mayor Jenny Durkan has approved legislation to make new, temporary SDOT …
Changes coming to Ballard Farmers Market this Sunday
The Ballard Farmers Market will be changing things up a bit this weekend, in part to help maintain access to Ballard Ave businesses while the market is open. Starting this …