New ‘east-meets-west’ bar and restaurant The Ivy opening tomorrow in Ballard
The Ivy, a new “east-meets-west” restaurant and bar, is opening on the ground floor of the Vitality apartment building at 5512 17th Ave NW. Owner Eric El is behind The …
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Local art studio Salty Dog Studios asking community for help after heavy flooding damages studio
The local art studio Salty Dog Studios sustained significant flood damage on Saturday morning, and now they’re asking for help from the community to cope. Heavy rain on Saturday caused …
Suspected car thieves ram police vehicles to escape arrest in Ballard
Seattle police recently identified and arrested a suspect in multiple stolen vehicle cases. Seattle Police say officers arrested a couple after they were found in a stolen vehicle in Ballard …
Woodland Park Players’ production of ‘Disenchanted’ to raise money for arts in Seattle schools
This weekend, the Woodland Park Players are performing Disenchanted to raise money for the arts in Seattle schools. The Woodland Park Players is a community theater group made up of …
Station 18 closed, owners put it up for sale
Station 18 Drinks & Eats is closed, and it’s now up for sale. The owners posted the sale on their website with an email address for interested parties to contact. …
Chase Bank on 15th and Market to close this month
The Chase Bank branch at 1448 NW Market St will be closing on November 29. The news comes not long after Target announced the closure of its Ballard store; Chase …
Before and after: Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link gets a makeover under the Ballard Bridge
The City of Seattle has finally paved over the dangerous railroad tracks on the Burke-Gilman Trail’s Missing Link. District 6 Councilmember Dan Strauss passed legislation that allowed the City to …
Your 2023 Ballard Halloween Trick-or-Treating map is here
The Ballard Halloween Trick-or-Treating Map is stacked with dozens of houses planning to give out treats this evening. There’s still time to add your house: First, ensure you’re logged into …
Police seeking information about armed robbery at Chevron on 15th Ave NW
Seattle Police are asking for the public’s assistance for information about an armed robbery that happened early Friday morning in Ballard at the Chevron at 5715 15th Ave NW. Police …
Portal VR closing permanently citing pandemic financial strain
Portal VR, the virtual reality arcade at 2601 NW Market St, has announced it will close its doors for good later this year. In a message to customers, Portal VR …
Seattle University seeks feedback for annual Seattle Public Safety Survey
The annual survey to solicit feedback on public safety and security concerns is now live. Seattle University (SU) administers the Seattle Public Safety Survey, which is now in its ninth …
Add your house to the Ballard Trick-or-Treating Map 2023
With Halloween less than a week away, dozens of Ballard homes are on the map for trick-or-treating this year. Downtown Ballard shops will do their annual trick-or-treating hours from 4 …