Syttende Mai Parade and events today in Ballard
Today is the 17th of May (Syttende Mai) and Norwegian Heritage Day, meaning Ballard will be full of Scandinavian pride and hip, hip, hurras all day. There are plenty of …
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New tiny home village and safe parking lot coming to Interbay
A new tiny home village with a safe parking lot for people living in recreational vehicles is coming to Interbay, just south of the Ballard Bridge. The Low Income Housing …
Sea lions return to Ballard pier despite pipe deterrent
The sea lions of Ballard are an ambitious bunch: They’ve returned to a private pier that was altered last year with a large corrugated pipe that was meant to deter …
Ristorante Picolinos owner Tom Bailiff passes suddenly
Tom Bailiff, owner of Ristorante Picolinos, passed away last Sunday at the age of 61. Bailiff opened the Italian restaurant Picolinos in the autumn of 2008. It’s been a staple …
Watson’s Counter opening on 24th Ave NW in former Addo location
Korean restaurant and specialty coffee shop Watson’s Counter has announced its new location: It’s reopening at the former Addo restaurant location 6420 24th Ave NW. Watson’s Counter closed its location …
Police arrest robbery suspect Tuesday after SPD response in Ballard
Police descended on a Ballard home Tuesday afternoon to arrest a robbery suspect near NW 65th St and 5th Ave NW. SPD told My Ballard that officers responded to the …
Korean takeout restaurant Bapshim opens at WeRo in Ballard
The Korean restaurant WeRo (5210 Ballard Ave) has added a takeout addition called Bapshim to the back of its location in downtown Ballard. WeRo Chef/owner Wes Yoo tells My Ballard …
Ballard High theater to perform the One Act Play Festival this month
The Ballard High School Playmakers are putting on student-directed plays as part of the One Act Play Festival next week. The One Act Play Festival, showing May 18-20 at 7:30 …
New design plans released for St. Luke’s redevelopment in Ballard
There are new design plans for the large housing development going up on St. Luke’s Episcopal Church‘s property next to Ballard Commons Park. The project—a joint partnership with Heartland LLC, Bridge …
Updated plans for 8-story apartment coming to 24th and Market
The project to redevelop the southwest corner of 24th Ave NW and NW Market St is rolling ahead with updated plans for the apartment building. The new plans call for …
Fish Ladder Lounge now open in former Shelter Lounge location
A new bar and restaurant called Fish Ladder Lounge has opened in the former Shelter Lounge location at 4910 Leary Ave NW. Alison Soike (of Alison’s Coastal Cafe fame) and …
Syttende Mai Parade is two weeks away
The annual 17th of May/Syttende Mai parade is just around the corner. The 17th of May is Norwegian Constitution Day, and Ballard will be transformed into a Norwegian village to …