Beaver spotted at the Ballard Locks
A beaver was spotted at the Ballard Locks on Tuesday. Leslie Rome shared the below video of the beaver, which she said she spotted on the Magnolia side of the …
Salmonberry Goods taking open-ended break from Ballard Farmers Market
Salmonberry Goods announced that it is taking an open-ended break from the Ballard Farmers Market, with Sunday, June 14, marking its final market day for the foreseeable future. In a …
Fire damages Ballard home and kitchen of longtime farmers market vendors
A fire at a Ballard home near 30th Ave NW and NW 59th St on Tuesday night caused extensive damage to the residence and destroyed a food production kitchen used …
Crown Hill Village Street Fest is coming this weekend
The Crown Hill Village Association is hosting its annual Crown Hill Street Festival on Saturday, June 13. The street fest will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Crown …
Seattle Parks seeks feedback on future of tennis and pickleball courts
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting a second round of public engagement meetings for its Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy, including a meeting in Ballard later this month. According to …
Transportation safety upgrades coming to Shilshole Avenue NW
Shilshole Avenue NW is slated for safety upgrades, including shoulder improvements, pothole repairs, and new striping aimed at better defining parking, driveways, and walkways. Councilmember Dan Strauss announced the improvement …
SDOT adds paid parking to Ballard Blocks
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has implemented new parking and curbspace changes in the Ballard Blocks area, adding paid parking, load zones, and disabled parking spaces in an effort …
Ballard homeowners continue decades-long effort to preserve 1910 house
A Ballard couple is undertaking the latest chapter in a restoration project that has spanned more than two decades, as they update their 1910 home at 903 NW 61st St …
Ballard weekly event roundup: June 8 – 14
Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 8-14 in Ballard. Tons happening this week, from multiple trivia nights to Reuben’s Brews annual family pride fest and a massive fundraising sale …
Burke-Gilman Missing Link design heads back to the public for feedback
The proposed Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link through Ballard has reached another milestone, with SDOT releasing updated design plans that include raised crossings, roadway paving on Market Street, and a redesigned …
Ballard FC, Salmon Bay FC host Portland in Music Night doubleheader
Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC will host a Seattle-versus-Portland doubleheader at Interbay Stadium (3027 17th Ave W) on Saturday, June 6, with both clubs facing new and returning rivals …
Mike’s Chili Parlor Music Festival returns for its second year
Mike’s Chili Parlor (1447 NW Ballard Way) will host its second annual Mike’s Chili Parlor Music Festival this summer, bringing together local musicians and bands with ties to Ballard. The …