This is a sponsored post Ballard resident Liz Bell loves softball. She began by playing on an all-girls t-ball team while in kindergarten and has remained dedicated to this sport. “Practicing softball nightly gives me the time and place to be meticulous about developing my skills, while also offering me a break from the stress …
The northwest section of Loyal Heights could soon be designated as a new “Neighborhood Center” in the city’s growth strategy, a change that would expand where denser housing and commercial development could be built. The designation is part of an amendment to the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan now under review by the City Council’s Select …
Ballard’s Monster art shop is officially changing hands. The longtime NW Market Street shop, known for its art classes and eclectic selection of gifts, will transition to new owners in early September. Owners Rosalie and Doug Gale, who also run Ugly Baby at Pike Place Market, announced that this weekend will be their last as …
This is a sponsored post We’ve Moved! Visit Us in Crown Hill! Mountain Pacific Bank is excited to announce the opening of our new branch in Crown Hill! You’re invited to celebrate with us at our Grand Opening event: Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 3 PM – 6 PM Location: 8550 15th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98117 …
Clover Toys, a long-standing toy store in Ballard, will close its doors on September 1 after more than two decades in the neighborhood. Owners Brittney and Alan Geleynse announced the closure following an unsuccessful GoFundMe campaign, noting that all donations are being refunded. In a statement, the owners said, “We are all deeply saddened to …
The Seattle Nordic Film Festival will return September 5–7, 2025, with screenings at the Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard. An opening night celebration will be held on Thursday, September 4, at the National Nordic Museum. This year’s festival focuses on Denmark’s film history and contemporary cinema. Guest curator Thomas Christensen from the Danish Film Institute …
The Ballard Bridge was malfunctioning for about an hour on Sunday afternoon, causing significant backups for drivers. SDOT shared that they were experiencing mechanical issues, which kept the bridge in the raised position. The Ballard Bridge is experiencing mechanical issues and is closed to traffic. No current ETA for reopening. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/yVRcoF9ksq — …
A six-story apartment project planned for the corner of NW Market Street and 9th Avenue NW has received final design approval from the city, clearing the way for construction to begin as soon as this fall. The development, called Kanepē, has been in the works for more than five years. It will replace seven single-family …
A one-night-only “Fire Sale” is happening this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Firestone Project (1145 NW Market St). The event will raise money for The Ballard Collective artists whose studios were damaged in a fire earlier this month. The Firestone, a former tire shop turned community art space, has hosted …
A Crown Hill favorite has secured its future in the neighborhood: Thai Siam, the family-run Thai restaurant that first opened in 1987, has purchased the building it has called home for nearly four decades. Owner Vhanthip “Nancy” Bhokayasupatt was able to buy the property after exercising her Right of First Refusal, matching a pending sale …
Pie Bird Bakeshop, already a popular fixture at the Ballard Farmers Market, will open its first brick-and-mortar location at 2218 NW Market St in Ballard on Friday, August 22. Owner Hannah Jacobsen has been baking pies for almost a decade, selling them at local markets and through her monthly pie subscription service. Now, after adding …
Seattle police are continuing to investigate a shooting that injured a 35-year-old man at Golden Gardens Park on Saturday evening. According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD) Blotter, around 8 p.m. on Aug. 16, officers responded to reports of gunfire at 8498 Seaview Place NW. When they arrived, they found the victim with multiple gunshot …