Back-to-school ‘Beer-B-Que’ fundraiser at Stoup to benefit Treehouse for Kids
This weekend, Stoup Brewing will host a fundraising event for Treehouse for Kids. The Back to School Beer-B-Que will be on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 2 to 7 p.m. and …
Ballard
After 13 years on Ballard Ave, The Noble Fir is up for sale
The owners of The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave) have put the bar up for sale. Co-owners Ellen Kelly and Rick Weersing opened The Noble Fir in 2010, merging their …
Rats in your house? King County wants to hear about it
If you’ve been in Seattle for long enough, you probably have a rat story. Ballard is no exception. Heck, there’s even a “Rats of Ballard” Instagram account. Seattle has historically …
Officers arrest suspect in connection to three recent Ballard bank robberies
King County prosecutors have charged a Seattle man for three recent bank robberies in Ballard. Seattle Police located and arrested suspect Bruce Baker last week after he stole from Bank …
Popular Ballard sea lion pier altered with a big corrugated pipe
The owner of a private marina in Ballard has made a major alteration to a pier that has often been a hangout for California sea lions. The floating pier in …
Sonic Boom Records to celebrate 25 years next weekend
Ballard music landmark Sonic Boom Records (2209 NW Market St) is celebrating its 25th anniversary next weekend with a music festival at the Tractor Tavern. The 25 Year Anniversary Parties …
Stabbing victim identified as owner of Ballard nail salon Sapphire Spa
The woman who was stabbed to death by her husband last week was 34-year-old Hao “Helen” Tong, the owner of Sapphire Spa (7016 15th Ave NW) in Ballard. Tong’s husband …
Traffic flow changes on NW Market St near 15th Ave NW
SDOT has made some changes on NW Market St between 14th Ave NW and 15th Ave NW that’s taken some drivers by surprise. The new traffic layout has lengthened the …
Weigh in on Ballard Ave street improvements
The City is asking residents to share feedback on the new street improvements on Ballard Ave. In early August, SDOT completed interim street improvements on Ballard Ave between 20th Ave …
Ballard Bites & Brews street festival to benefit Ballard Food Bank
This weekend, a large street festival will take over part of the Ballard Brewery District to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The inaugural Ballard Bites & Brews event …
Officers arrest man for fatally stabbing wife in Ballard apartment
Seattle Police arrested a man late on Thursday night after he fatally stabbed his wife in Ballard. The incident happened at an apartment complex on the 7000 block of 15th …
The Odd Flea vintage market kicks off in Ballard this weekend
A new monthly market is coming to Ballard: It’s called The Odd Flea, popping up inside The Odd Sea event space on Leary. The Odd Sea, located at 1539 NW …