Maria Luisa Empanadas has recently opened their doors at 928 Leary way NW. Maria Luisa Empanadas, which used to operate in SoDo, has taken over the former Schmaltzy’s Delicatessen location, […]
Pedestrian improvements at 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St now complete
The project to improve pedestrian safety at 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St is now complete. SDOT’s 15th Ave NW at NW 83rd Street Pedestrian Safety Enhancements project has […]
Fremont Brewing sells to Pike Brewing parent company
Fremont Brewing (1050 N 34th St) has just sold to the parent company of Pike Brewing. Seattle Hospitality Group (SHG), which also owns Ethan Stowell Restaurants, now has a controlling […]
Ballard Bridge and 15th Ave NW paving project to start this summer
The project to repave 15th Ave NW and the Ballard Bridge is on the docket for this summer. We first reported on the paving project in May 2022, when SDOT […]
Sailfish closed, Ballard Cut to move into its place on NW Market St and Ballard Ave
The recently opened Sailfish restaurant in Ballard is now closed, with plans in the works for Ballard Cut to take its place. Ballard restaurateur Tommy Patrick opened Sailfish last fall—it […]
Verity Credit Union closing Ballard Branch this June
The Ballard Verity Credit Union (5711 24th Ave NW) is closing its doors on June 14. Verity announced the closure this week, saying the decision “aligns with its commitment as […]
Fitness 19 closing, transfering members to LA Fitness Ballard
Fitness 19 (5680 24th Ave NW) is closing permanently next week after 13 years in Ballard. The gym, which opened in Ballard in 2011, sent out a letter to members […]
Ballard Commons nautical-themed children’s playground is complete
Construction has wrapped up on the new playground at the Ballard Commons park. To celebrate the opening, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is holding a ribbon cutting event on Saturday, […]
Sports bar Slim Goody taking over former Great State Burger location
A new sports bar appears to making moves on the former Great State Burger location at 5411 Ballard Ave. There’s a liquor license application on the door of the shuttered […]
SeafoodFest announces lineup for 50th annual festival
The SeafoodFest organizes have just announced the music lineup for the 50th annual festival in downtown Ballard. SeafoodFest, happening July 12 to 14 this summer, takes over Ballard’s core for […]
Salmonberry Goods to open bakery and grocery in Sunset Hill Green Market
The Ballard Farmers Market regular Salmonberry Goods is making moves to open a brick-and-mortar bakery and grocery in Ballard in the Sunset Hill Green Market (6405 32nd Ave NW). Co-owners […]
Conor Byrne employees form cooperative to keep the pub alive after recent closure
A group of Conor Byrne Pub employees are banding together to form a cooperative to keep the 125-year-old bar open. Conor Byrne announced its plans to close about a month […]
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