Koshari to leave Ballard’s Salt & Sugar space in August
Koshari, the family-run vegetarian restaurant inside Salt & Sugar in Ballard, will close its current location next month as it searches for a new home. In a message posted on …
Ballard events July 20-26: Trivia, coffee museum party, Greenwood Games & more
Here’s your weekly events roundup for July 20-26 in Ballard. This week brings book clubs, trivia, art workshops, neighborhood games, Irish dancing, live music, and a coffee-filled day at the …
Salmon Bay FC wins USL W League championship after third straight penalty shootout
Salmon Bay FC captured the 2026 USL W League championship Sunday, defeating Vermont Green FC in a penalty shootout after the teams finished tied 1-1 through regulation and extra time. …
National Nordic Museum launches virtual Run Like a Viking
The National Nordic Museum is hosting its annual monthlong virtual Run Like a Viking Challenge in August. Run Like a Viking, which went virtual in 2020, allows participants to complete …
Kangaroo & Kiwi owner taking over former Shingletown Saloon space
A new country-themed bar is planned for the former Shingletown Saloon space in Ballard. Bradley Howe, owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi, plans to open Country Roads at 2016 NW Market …
Jimothy the short-spined raccoon from Ballard becomes an internet sensation
Update #2, 7/20: Yet another incredible chronicle of tiny Jimothy’s life, captured by Ballard resident Ben Trammell. Trammell has been seeing Jimothy in his backyard for years; he says Jimothy …
Apartment fire displaces residents in Fremont
A two-alarm fire at a three-story apartment building in Fremont displaced residents from all 12 units Thursday morning, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The Seattle Fire Department said it …
GoodMart announces late August opening on Ballard Avenue
A new seafood-focused business from Local Tide owner Victor Steinbrueck has announced plans to open on Ballard Avenue in late August. GoodMart shared the update this week on Instagram, confirming …
Seattle City Council approves Strauss utility discount expansion for low-income households
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that expands the city’s Utility Discount Program, making an estimated 31,000 additional low-income households eligible for reduced utility bills beginning in 2027. …
Ballard FC clinches fourth straight Northwest Division title, prepares to host USL League Two playoffs
Ballard FC is heading into the USL League Two playoffs with momentum after defeating Snohomish United 4-0 Sunday to secure its fourth consecutive Northwest Division championship. The two clubs entered …
Tableau renews Fremont office lease through next decade
Tableau will continue operating from its longtime Fremont offices after renewing its lease at the Data 1 building. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the Salesforce-owned software company has …
Ballard Commons Park to host free outdoor movie series in August
The Ballard Alliance is bringing back its annual Movies in the Park series this August, with four free outdoor movie nights scheduled at Ballard Commons Park. The weekly screenings will …