Three injured in Ballard shooting early Friday near Leary Triangle
Seattle Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people in Ballard. Police say that they responded to the 900 block of NW Leary Way just after 12 a.m. Friday …
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Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade is this weekend
This weekend is the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade, happening Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18. The Solstice Parade is one of the main events of the fair, …
Citywide fire hydrant testing happening through fall
The Seattle Fire Department is testing fire hydrants throughout the city all summer long which could cause discolored water in testing areas. Seattle Fire is working in collaboration with Seattle …
Metropolitan Market opening in Crown Hill by September
The new Metropolitan Market opening in Crown Hill is nearing completion. The grocery store is moving into the former Value Village location at 8532 15th Ave NW, which closed in …
Sunset Hill Walking Art Fair returns, organizers seeking vendors
The 4th annual Sunset Hill Walking Art Fair is returning this summer, and the organizers are looking for more vendors. Organized by the Sunset Hill Community Association (SHCA), the walking …
Ballard Commons spray park turns on after being dry for three summers
The City of Seattle turned on the Ballard Commons Park spray feature for the first time since the pandemic. The Ballard Commons spray park was off during the pandemic in …
UW Medicine’s physical therapy clinic in Ballard to close permanently
The UW Medicine-operated physical therapy clinic in Ballard will close at the end of June. UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg told My Ballard via email that UW Medical Center is …
Ballard breweries to host Ballard Brewed Father’s Day beer festival
A group of local breweries is organizing a special Ballard Brewed festival for Father’s Day later this month. The Ballard Brewed Father’s Day Beer Fest is happening Saturday, June 17 …
Petite Wine + Bottle Shop moves into former Papa Chango space
There’s a new bottle shop in Ballard, operating out of the space formerly home to the Miami-style cafe Papa Chango. Papa Chango closed earlier this year when owner Sergio Garcia …
3-on-3 Ballard basketball tournament returns this summer
The annual Ballard 3-on-3 basketball tournament is returning this summer for its third year. In past years, Ballard Elks has hosted the tournament, known as the Shilshole Bay Showcase, presented …
5-story apartment planned for Seattle Mattress Company location
A new apartment building is in the works for the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 61st St in Ballard. The application is for the property at 1501 NW …
Ray’s Boathouse turns 50 this year
Ray’s Boathouse in Ballard is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. In 1939, Ray Lichtenberger opened a boat rental and bait house in the current Ray’s Boathouse location, eventually adding …