Heron colony flourishes at Commodore Park
The heron colony at Commodore Park has been more active this year, with a total of 59 nests high in the trees next to the Ballard Locks. Marla Master with …
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Seattle nightly curfew canceled for the rest of the week
Update Thursday AM: As of Wednesday evening, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan terminated the nightly curfew. According to a city news release, the Mayor and Police Chief Carmen Best chose to …
National Nordic Museum raising funds through virtual auction
To make up for lost revenue during the COVID-19 stay-home order, the National Nordic Museum is holding a fundraiser with a virtual auction. Since they closed their doors in March, …
Ballard Firestone sells for $7 million
The Ballard Firestone (1145 NW Market St) has just sold for $7 million. The buyer is J. Selig Real Estate, owned by Jordan Selig, Martin Selig’s daughter.* The Firestone property …
Updated design plans for 7-story apartment next to Gilman Playground
The design plans for a 7-story apartment building at corner of 11th Ave NW and NW 54th St have been updated, now calling for a congregate residence along with small …
King County to apply for modified Phase 1 to allow some businesses to reopen
Washington’s stay-home order lifts today, and King County Executive Dow Constantine will apply to move the county into a modified Phase 1, which would allow certain businesses to reopen. As …
Seattle mayor extends curfew Monday night in wake of protests
Update Monday June 1: Mayor Jenny Durkan has extended the citywide curfew today, starting at 6pm Monday evening and finishing at 5am Tuesday. A city news release says that during these hours, …
Councilmember Dan Strauss wants Ballard Ave NW to become a temporary cafe street
Ballard Ave NW could become a cafe street when King County begins to reopen restaurants. Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is behind the proposal, telling The Stranger that the idea …
Volunteers needed for 14th Ave NW spring clean
Starting this weekend, volunteers will be out cleaning up 14th Ave NW as part of the annual Spring Clean, organized by the East Ballard Community Association. Rather than a big …
Community Threads tees raise thousands for local non-profits
The high school seniors who started a t-shirt company to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank and Mary’s Place have sold hundreds of tees since they launched earlier this …
Updates and improvements coming to Route 44 corridor
King County Metro is planning some updates to the busy Route 44 corridor between Ballard and the University District, including traffic signal modifications and new pedestrian crossings. In Ballard, the …
For Miri’s at Golden Gardens, location adds to COVID-19 hardships
By Jenny King Small businesses serving food during this time share a common hardship: retaining customers and business during COVID-19. For Miri’s at Golden Gardens, the hardship also lies in location. …