In the midst of the longest government shutdown in history (24 days, so far), the Ballard Food Bank is reminding furloughed workers that they can use their services. And, individual Ballard residents are offering to cook meals for affected families. “We have no needs determination, so it’s great for people needing short-, as well as […]
‘U-turn ok’ sign installed on 15th Ave NW at Market St
A sign popped up at 15th Ave NW and Market St late last year, reminding drivers that it’s okay to make a U-turn at the intersection. The “U-turn ok” sign was installed by the Seattle Department of Transportation in response to public feedback about the new traffic layout of 15th between Market and the Ballard […]
The Sneakery to close after 13 years of business
The longstanding shoe store at 612 NW 65th St, The Sneakery, is closing down after 13 years. The news was first posted in the My Ballard Group by member Robert Fletcher, who said they’re dropping prices on all their inventory and selling the artwork off the walls. A bartender who works at Molly Maguires next […]
Ballard Alliance launches Ballard Brewery Passport
In an effort to highlight Ballard’s walkability and brewery scene, the Ballard Alliance has created a passport program to encourage people to visit all 11 of our neighborhood’s breweries. Called the Ballard Brewery Passport, those participating will be tasked with visiting each brewery and collecting stamps along the way. After obtaining all 11 brewery stamps, […]
Update on apartments planned for 15th Ave next to Ballard High School
Two apartment buildings are in the works for the El Camion restaurant and Corry’s dry cleaning block across the street from Ballard High School, but plans are still evolving in terms of what those developments will look like. The two properties were purchased by Pryde + Johnson, which according to the DJC paid $1.36 million for […]
Aslan Brewing Co. to open Fremont location
The Ballard-Fremont brewery scene is about to have a new neighbor: Bellingham-born Aslan Brewing Co. will be opening a Fremont location this summer. Aslan posted the news on Facebook: “Soon, we will be able to give the Seattle community access to a wider selection of seasonal offerings, barrel projects, and specialty can releases, as well […]
Reuben’s Brews to open new tasting room and brewery
Six years ago, just before starting their first Reuben’s Brews location in a small warehouse on NW 53rd St, Adam and Grace Robbings spent two sleepless nights worrying about the risks of opening a brewery east of 15th Ave NW. “We were the only brewery there, north of Leary. We worried that 15th would be like […]
Coyote takes a stroll through Ballard Locks botanical gardens
Ballard wildlife is taking it up a notch: a local photographer spotted a coyote walking through the botanical garden at the Locks yesterday afternoon. John Gilbert had just walked through the main gated entrance to the gardens at 2pm when he spotted it. “It might have been spooked by a nearby dog (or looking for […]
Thieves target elementary school wheelchair ramps
Earlier this week, someone made off with the wheelchair ramp leading up to a portable classroom at Adams Elementary School. It happened in the middle of the night, and followed a similar theft at North Beach Elementary — one of their ramps was stolen over the holidays. “No one has a clue,” school employee Debbie […]
Fiore Sunset Hill reopens on Monday
The long wait is over: Fiore Sunset Hill will opens its doors on Monday. The cafe is reopening after more than a year hiatus, caused by a fire in 2017 that also badly damaged their neighbors, Cocina Esperanza. It’s rebranded — Caffe Fioré is now Fiore Sunset Hill, independently owned by Deming Maclise and different […]
Kayaker spots pod of orcas just off Ballard Locks
A local kayak fisherman had quite the Ballard wildlife encounter this week, when he spotted a pod of orcas just off the Ballard Locks on Monday. Brad Hole recorded the below video, in which he watched as three whales surfaced several times, not far from his kayak. Hole had just dropped his line into the […]
Protected bike lines coming to N 34 St in Fremont
Fremont will soon be getting new bike lanes along N 34th St. For the past year, the Seattle Department of Transportation has been working on plans to change the bike lanes on N 34th between Fremont Ave N and Stone Way. The current bike lanes are aligned directly next to the flow of traffic, but the […]
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