The celebration to mark the opening of Ballard Common’s new playground is tomorrow (Saturday), April 20. The nautical-themed playground, years in the making, is aptly called “The Cove”. Ballard Alliance …
A new Blundstone store has opened at 5342 Ballard Ave NW. The owners of Market Street Shoes Lanne and Ryan Stauffer are behind the new Blundstone store, which quietly opened …
Maria Luisa Empanadas has recently opened their doors at 928 Leary way NW. Maria Luisa Empanadas, which used to operate in SoDo, has taken over the former Schmaltzy’s Delicatessen location, …
The project to improve pedestrian safety at 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St is now complete. SDOT’s 15th Ave NW at NW 83rd Street Pedestrian Safety Enhancements project has …
Fremont Brewing (1050 N 34th St) has just sold to the parent company of Pike Brewing. Seattle Hospitality Group (SHG), which also owns Ethan Stowell Restaurants, now has a controlling …
The project to repave 15th Ave NW and the Ballard Bridge is on the docket for this summer. We first reported on the paving project in May 2022, when SDOT …
The recently opened Sailfish restaurant in Ballard is now closed, with plans in the works for Ballard Cut to take its place. Ballard restaurateur Tommy Patrick opened Sailfish last fall—it …
The Ballard Verity Credit Union (5711 24th Ave NW) is closing its doors on June 14. Verity announced the closure this week, saying the decision “aligns with its commitment as …
Fitness 19 (5680 24th Ave NW) is closing permanently next week after 13 years in Ballard. The gym, which opened in Ballard in 2011, sent out a letter to members …
Construction has wrapped up on the new playground at the Ballard Commons park. To celebrate the opening, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is holding a ribbon cutting event on Saturday, …
A new sports bar appears to making moves on the former Great State Burger location at 5411 Ballard Ave. There’s a liquor license application on the door of the shuttered …
The SeafoodFest organizes have just announced the music lineup for the 50th annual festival in downtown Ballard. SeafoodFest, happening July 12 to 14 this summer, takes over Ballard’s core for …