Golden City to close after 34 years in Ballard
The infamous Golden City Chinese restaurant and bar will close its doors at the end of August after over three decades in the neighborhood. Longtime bartender and night manager Kiris …
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Filipino restaurant Bunsoy to close Aug. 25
After just six months in Ballard, Filipino restaurant Bunsoy has announced they’ll be closing up shop. Bunsoy owner Tommy Patrick shared the news on social media on Tuesday, saying that …
Czech-style Little Prague Bakery & Deli now open in Ballard
The Czech bakery Little Prague Bakery & Deli has opened its doors in the former Corner Spot location on the corner of NW 56th St and 17th Ave NW, which closed …
Ballard Blossom building for sale for $8.3m
The vacant former Ballard Blossom building (1766 NW Market St) just went back on the market, signaling that the plans for a hotel may have fallen through. Ballard Blossom moved …
Ballard businesses raise nearly $16k for abortion access and healthcare
A group of Ballard businesses hosted an event this week that raised $15,915 for abortion access and healthcare. Tractor Tavern, the Sunset, and Conor Byrne co-hosted the event, called F*CK …
Burglars damage Ballard Post Office overnight
Update: Here’s SPD’s report, posted Thursday at 3:30 p.m.: “SPD detectives are investigating after a group of burglars stole a kiosk, containing nothing of value, from a Ballard post office …
Sidewalk repair work and new striping continues on NW Market St.
Construction on NW Market St continues this week, with sidewalk repairs and nighttime striping work on the schedule. Last week, crews paved the road at NW Market St and Baker …
Live-work and townhome project coming to NW Market St
A new housing development is coming to the corner of 9th Ave NW and NW Market St. Legacy Group Capital and CONE Architecture are partnering on the development of a …
Women’s sports bar Rough & Tumble to open in Ballard this winter
Rough & Tumble, a women’s sports bar, is coming to Old Ballard later this year. Owner Jen Barnes is behind the concept, which she says started brewing in her mind …
Ballard art gallery Assembly opens coffee shop and gathering space
The Ballard art gallery and event space Assembly has just opened up a coffee shop inside its location at 5507 17th Ave NW. Owner Molly Hawkins opened Assembly in Oct. …
20th Annual Art in the Garden is this weekend
The Art in the Garden Festival is back for its 20th year this Saturday at the Ballard P-Patch. The free yearly event—happening on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 …
Review and comment on Seattle redistricting proposals
Update 8/5: The redistricting commission has created a single draft map of the proposed new district boundaries, as shown below. There is also an interactive version, available here. The public …