Washington Mead Fest debuts at Skål Beer Hall
Mead makers from around the state will gather at Skål Beer Hall next week for the first ever Washington Mead Fest. “We’re all about firsts, and we could not be …
Three teens arrested for Ballard and Fremont armed robberies
Three teenagers — two 14-year-olds and 16-year-old — have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in both Ballard and Fremont. The juveniles led police on a …
This week at Ballard Commons Park
The summer events continue at Ballard Commons Park, with more art classes, live music, fitness classes, and a kids’ carnival happening this week at the park. Here’s the schedule for …
National Nordic Museum director named Swedish-American of the Year
Eric Nelson, the director the National Nordic Museum, has just been named Swedish-American of the Year. The award has been given annually since 1960 by the Vasa Order of America …
Seafood restaurant Local Tide opening in Fremont
The new Cedar Speedster building in Fremont is shaping up to have a plethora of food and drink options: seafood restaurant Local Tide will be joining the line-up of businesses …
Ballard Common’s Portland Loo is on backorder
The new permanent toilet for the Ballard Commons Park is currently on backorder, and won’t be installed until sometime this fall. The $550,000 Portland Loo is being installed because a …
Wildlife in Ballard: Great Blue Herons at the Locks
The Great Blue Heron nesting season at Commodore Park was one for the books, with over 45 nests in the trees high above the the Ballard Locks. A local photographer, …
Ballard P-Patch to host 18th annual Art in the Garden this weekend
The annual Art in the Garden festival is coming up this weekend at the Ballard P-Patch, and this year, they’ll be fundraising to help prevent the P-Patch from being sold to …
Ballard Substation to host street fair this weekend
The Ballard music venue Substation (645 NW 45th St) will be holding a free all-day street fair this Saturday, August 3rd. The street fair will include live music, art, food …
Final open house to learn about Interbay Armory site redevelopment
The last open house to discuss options for the redevelopment of the large National Guard Armory site in Interbay is tonight (July 30th). The state-owned site, located just behind the …
Mysterious chalk artist brings color to Ballard sidewalks
Beautiful chalk art has been popping up on Ballard’s sidewalks. The artist, whose identity is still a mystery, has been creating the designs mostly in central Ballard, often near the …
Pianos in the Parks starts in August
Next month, 13 colorful pianos will be scattered throughout Seattle’s parks. It’s called Pianos in the Parks, a program produced by One Reel, Classic Pianos and Seattle Neighborhoods. The pianos …