A continuation of the Firestone art installation is taking place this weekend, bringing new life to the former tire shop on NW Market Street once again. After drawing crowds in May with a burst of color, murals, and immersive art installations, the shuttered structure at 1145 NW Market St. will reopen to the public on …
Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed new legislation aimed at streamlining the permitting process for the Sound Transit light rail expansion to Ballard and West Seattle, a move city leaders say will help deliver transit faster to Seattle neighborhoods. At a signing event last week, Harrell was joined by King County Executive Shannon Braddock and transportation …
The long-standing tapas bar Ocho has expanded its service to include weekday lunch. Ocho, which has been at the corner of NW Market St and 24th Ave NW (2325 NW Market St), has been open since 2008. It’s had weekend brunch available for quite a while, but this is the first time it’s opening up …
Neighbors are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 8 for a special rededication ceremony honoring the late Indigenous artist Marvin Oliver and his sculpture A Salish Welcome, located in the Salmon Bay Natural Area. Located between the Ballard Locks and the railroad bridge, the Salmon Bay Natural Area plays a key role in salmon recovery …
Radiator Whiskey is opening its doors in Ballard tomorrow. The Ballard location at 5313A Ballard Ave NW is Radiator Whiskey‘s second spot in Seattle—they also operate a restaurant and bar at Pike Place Market. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @rad_whiskeyballard The Ballard Radiator Whiskey will have a full food menu—they’ll keep …
New bus-only lanes are being installed this summer along Route 40 in Fremont, Crown Hill, Ballard, and Westlake. Construction is expected to begin as soon as June 30 and will take several weeks to complete. The lanes—known as Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes—are part of the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project, a collaboration …
There’s a new seafood market in Ballard: Lummi Island Wild Seafood & More just opened at 5458 Leary Ave NW. Lummi Island Wild focuses on sustainable seafood, especially wild-caught salmon, sourced from the Salish Sea. They primarily use reefnet fishing, which is considered one of the most sustainable fishing practices. Lummi Island Wild has operated …
Ballard’s green thumbs are opening their gates for the 16th Annual Edible Garden Tour this weekend. On Saturday, June 28, visitors can explore 20 unique gardens—from beginner plots to more established spaces—showcasing everything from compact pollinator patches to vegetable beds. Organized by a group of local volunteers from Sustainable Ballard, the self-guided tour is a …
A new housing development in Crown Hill is aiming to make homeownership more accessible for those priced out of Seattle’s competitive real estate market. Seattle-based startup reSpace has announced plans to break ground on its first community, “The Grove,” once final permits are approved. Located on a lot currently occupied by a single-family home at …
After 17 years in the heart of Ballard, the iconic art and gift store Monster is up for sale—and if no buyer steps forward by the end of June, the shop will begin winding down operations. Owners Rosalie and Doug Gale shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram post this week, saying they’re accepting offers …
More than two years into their community-oriented passion project, Ballard residents Paige Stocks and Allison Lazarus are still showing up—rain or shine—to serve their neighbors through Ballard’s own Little Free Bakery. The project began in early 2023, shortly after Paige spotted a similar concept on Google Maps in Magnolia. “I messaged the woman on Instagram …
Fremont is gearing up for one of its most iconic summer traditions this weekend: the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair. The annual spectacle, now in its 34th year, kicks off Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m., ushering in a day (and weekend) full of art, music, and vibrant community energy. The parade (see route …