Thai Siam to resume tradition of free Christmas dinners
Thai Siam, the beloved Thai restaurant that closed temporarily earlier this year, is resuming its tradition of giving away free Christmas dinners to those in need. “At Thai Siam, we …
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy protection as company pursues potential sale
Ballard-based Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while pursuing a potential sale of the company. Rad filed the voluntary Chapter 11 petition on Dec. 15 in …
Majestic Bay Theatre’s century-long history in Ballard
By Sophia Cruise, Shoreline College student writer During his childhood, Kenny Alhadeff and his friend would pay 25 cents each for a movie ticket at the American Theater to watch …
Temporary water discoloration possible in parts of Ballard
Some Ballard residents may notice temporary discoloration in their tap water over the next few days as Seattle Public Utilities adjusts water operations, according to a notice from SPU. The …
Nordic Jul carols coming to National Nordic Museum
The National Nordic Museum is bringing some festive cheer this week with a concert of Nordic carols. Choral Arts NW will perform Nordic Jul, a concert of Nordic holiday carols, at …
Moshi Moshi under new ownership, plans to stay open
Moshi Moshi has a new pair of owners after 16 years in Ballard. The new owners, Jay and Myung, are Moshi Moshi‘s fourth owners since it opened in 2009. The …
Kayaker rescue at Ballard Locks leaves one dead
One man died and another was taken to the hospital after a kayaker water rescue at the Ballard Locks on Friday. Emergency crews responded to a kayaker distress call near …
Annual menorah lighting planned in Ballard
It’s time for the annual giant menorah lighting in Ballard. This year’s event will happen on Dec. 14, beginning at 5:15 p.m. at Bergen Place in Ballard. The event will …
New card game showcases several Ballard breweries
A local creator has just released a new card game that features several Ballard breweries: It’s called Dank & Draft, inspired in part by the dense cluster of taprooms in …
Cookie’s Country Chicken reopens in new location
Cookie’s Country Chicken has found a new home: They’ve moved from NW Market St to The Terminal shopping center at 907 NW Ballard Way. Cookie’s, which first opened in Ballard …
UW students to share design concepts for potential Ballard waterfront park
A group of local university students has been designing potential concepts for a Ballard waterfront park, and they’re sharing their ideas tonight at the National Nordic Museum. The University of …
Former Ballard Amazon site to become hub for new 30-minute delivery service
Amazon is testing a new rapid-delivery program in Seattle, and a Ballard property is set to play a central role in the pilot. The company recently introduced “Amazon Now,” a …