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 …
Ballard utility box beautification still in the works
The project to wrap Ballard utility boxes is underway, with five boxes along Market St chosen for public art. Ballard Alliance formed the Ballard Public Art Committee to plan the …
Elwha ferry squeezes through the Ballard Locks
It’s not every day you see a Washington state ferry pass through the Ballard Locks. The Elwha ferry was tugged through the locks this morning at 9:30am on its way …
Trace your Scandinavian roots at the National Nordic Museum
If you’ve always wondered about your Scandinavian heritage, you’re in luck: this weekend, the National Nordic Museum will host a genealogy expert who will help participants learn how to find …
Upcoming events at Ballard Commons Park
Ballard Commons Park is becoming a hub for free summer activities, with art classes, fitness classes, outdoor movies, and live music. Seattle Parks and Recreation has put out a schedule …
Beast & Cleaver launches fundraiser to help open new butchery
The man behind Ballard’s soon-to-open Beast & Cleaver butchery is asking for some community support to help get his business up and running. Englishman-turned-Ballardite Kevin Smith has been working for …
Ballard Brew Hall opens at Sea-Tac Airport
Now you can sip a couple local beers while waiting for your next flight: Ballard Brew Hall has just opened up in Sea-Tac Airport. The opening is part of a …
Holman Grove Street Festival is tonight
This evening will be the second Holman Grove Street Festival, with a big street mural painting as the main event. The festival is happening on 90th between Mary Ave and …
Stoup Brewing expands, will soon triple brewing capacity
One of Ballard’s most popular breweries has just finished an expansion that will allow them to pump out three times the amount of beer. Stoup Brewing (1108 NW 52nd St) …
$20k worth of bikes and scooters stolen from PIM Bicycles
Local bike shop PIM Bicycles & Coffee lost over $20,000 worth of e-bikes and e-scooters after thieves ransacked the shop early Monday morning. Owner Justin Hopkins says he watched the …
Outdoor movies at Shilshole Marina starting this week
This Friday, Shilshole Marina will host their outdoor movie series with a screening of Incredibles 2. Friday’s movie will start at dusk (around 9pm), and will be held in the …