The high-tech dog kennels known as DogSpots have expanded in Seattle, and are now located at both the QFC and New Seasons in Ballard. The idea behind DogSpot is to create a safe, clean space for pups while their owners are shopping. They’re operated via an app, and are lockable, self-sanitizing, camera-monitored, and temperature-controlled: heated […]
BHS to perform ‘Radium Girls’ starting next week
The Ballard High School Playmakers are getting ready to start their performance season with the play Radium Girls. Radium Girls, based on a true story, is about the use of radium over a hundred years ago, once believed to fight cancer. It was commercialized, and was used in a number of consumer products, including luminous […]
Ballard Halloween trick-or-treating map
Halloween is just a few weeks away, which means it’s time for our annual trick-or-treating map for the neighborhood. As always, the downtown businesses in Ballard will be handing out candy inside and outside their shops and restaurants from 4 to 6pm — participating businesses will have a “Participating Merchant” sign in their window. To […]
Ballard fire fundraiser raises $50k in two days
There’s been an outpouring of support for the five businesses that have closed as a result of Monday’s fire in downtown Ballard. Ballard Alliance initially set the GoFundMe goal at $25,000 when they launched the fundraiser on Monday evening. They quickly surpassed the initial ask, and have adjusted the goal to $65k. “Due to the […]
Mainstay Provisions opens on NW 65th St
A cafe and specialty market is now open on NW 65th St. Mainstay Provisions has moved into the former Sneakery location (612 NW 65th St). The owners are Thom Koschwanez and Ashley Thompson, a Crown Hill couple who both hail from Seattle. Thom has a culinary background — he’s worked in Ethan Stowell restaurants for […]
Total loss from Ballard fire estimated $3m, cause likely electrical
Seattle Fire has announced that yesterday’s 3-alarm fire was likely caused by overheated electrical between the ceiling and roof. However, the extent of damage and instability to the structure will prevent an official ruling. In an updated post about the fire this morning, SFD says total estimated loss is $1.5 million to contents, and $1.5 […]
Metro service changes for Tuesday commute
Most Ballard buses are back on normal routes, but the 18 and 40 will continue to be rerouted with a partial road closure on Market St. For Route 40, riders should use stops in both directions on 24th Ave NW north of NW 65th St or Leary Ave NW at NW Ione Pl. Route 18 […]
Fundraiser launched for businesses destroyed by fire
A fundraiser has been launched to help support the Ballard businesses destroyed in yesterday’s devastating 3-alarm fire on the corner of 24th and Market. Kitchen N Things, La Isla, Super Cuts, and Octo Designs Jewelers were all completely destroyed, and Pho Big Bowl sustained water and smoke damage, Seattle Fire said. The fire started in […]
3-alarm fire in Central Ballard destroys several businesses
9 am: We’ve posted a story on how you can help the businesses impacted by the fire. 7:15 am: Market St. remains closed between 22th and 24th. There’s no estimate when Seattle Fire will be clear of the area. Investigators will be at the fire scene later this morning. 7:45 pm: Firefighters will remain on […]
Self-storage planned for NW 47th St
A warehouse at 825 NW 47th St is being eyed up for a new self-storage facility. According to the Seattle DJC, the nonprofit Skills Inc. bought the property in 1973, but sold it two years ago for $2.7 million. Skills Inc., which is now based in Auburn, trains and employs disabled workers and serves the […]
King County Council candidate forum at Wednesday’s Ballard District Council meeting
After a short hiatus, the Ballard District Council is holding their first autumn meeting this week with a forum for King County Council District 4 candidates. Incumbent Jeanne Kohl-Welles and challenger Abigail Doerr will start with opening statements and will then take questions from the Ballard District Council and attendees. The council says it will […]
First annual Ballard Wine Walk is later this month
In mid-October, Washington wineries and local shops are joining forces to host the first annual Ballard Wine Walk. The event, organized by Visit Ballard, will be on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6pm to 9pm — participating venues and wineries are below: Each of the 10 shops will offer wine tasting from one of the 10 […]
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