Construction for the project to improve water quality in the Ship Canal is taking shape, as crews begin removing contaminated soil from the site to prepare for tunnel excavation. A large tent has been set up at the project site (5300 24th Ave NW), which will be used to store the contaminated soils during the […]
State seeks public input on future use of Interbay National Guard property
A large swath of state-owned land in Interbay is up for redevelopment, and the state is asking for community input. The land, located just north of the Magnolia Bridge, is currently being used as a “readiness center” by the Washington National Guard. Built in 1974, the facilities are now outdated, and don’t meet the National […]
Don Willis Furniture files for bankruptcy
Don Willis Furniture in downtown Ballard has closed, and the company has filed for bankruptcy. We learned about the bankruptcy when My Ballard Group member Shelly posted that she ordered and paid for furniture in September, and hadn’t yet received her order. Unable to reach anyone at the Ballard location, we checked in with the […]
Ballard Senior Center 26th Annual Gala Auction is coming up
Every year, the Ballard NW Senior Center hosts a big gala and auction to raise money for the organization. The Spring 4 Seniors gala is in its 26th year, and will be held on Sunday, March 24 from 5pm to 9pm at the Leif Erikson Hall (2245 NW 57th St). Auction items will include an […]
Former councilmember Heidi Wills looking to take O’Brien’s seat
One of the 11 candidates running for Mike O’Brien’s soon-to-be-vacated city council seat is a former councilmember, Heidi Wills. Wills served on the city council in the early 2000s, but was ousted after her involvement in the “Strippergate” fiasco in 2003 when thousands of dollars of campaign contributions were connected to a strip-club owner looking […]
Sound Transit extends comment period for Ballard light rail
The comment period for the Ballard light rail route and station options has been extended. Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration have extended the public and agency comment period until April 2 — all comments received until then will help inform which alternatives should be studied in the Environmental Impact Statement, the next stage […]
Leif to Leif 5k and Norwegian Heritage Day coming up soon
On Saturday, March 23, all things Norwegian will be happening in Ballard, with the Leif to Leif 5k Run/Walk, Tastes of Norway, and Norwegian Heritage Day at the Leif Erikson Lodge. The day will start with the annual Leif to Leif Run/Walk, which starts at the Leif Erikson Lodge, goes to the Leif Erikson Statue, […]
Java Bean reopens with new name, Venture Coffee Co.
One of Ballard’s oldest coffee shops has gone through a transformation: Java Bean is now Venture Coffee Co. Lauri Miller shared photos of the new space, which has been updated with a shiny new concrete floor, new tables and new decor. Lauri says the cafe feels brighter, with new windows installed on the north side. […]
Ballard charity celebrates Women’s Day with ‘period packs’ for Seattle women
A Ballard charity has collected over 7,000 pads and tampons, and they need some help assembling “period packs” to hand out to low-income and homeless women in Seattle. The charity is called Seattle T2P2, which stands for Towers of Tampons and Pyramids of Pads, and they’ll be at Locust Cider (5309 22nd Ave NW) on Saturday, […]
Skål Beer Hall announces April opening
After a long renovation, Skål Beer Hall (5429 Ballard Ave NW) is getting ready to open their doors next month. “Sound the horns! We are planning to officially open to the public in April,” the owners write on their Facebook page. They’ve had to put off their opening for months, after some unforeseen problems. “In addition to […]
Melissa Hall joins race for District 6
Local attorney Melissa Hall has announced her plans to run for city council in District 6. Hall joins a crowded campaign field — 11 total candidates, at our current count. A transplant from Virginia, she says she and her wife moved to Seattle for its progressive qualities, tech environment, and to start a family. She’s currently […]
Upcoming meeting to learn about design plans for 7-story apartment building
The developers behind the 7-story apartment building planned for 1100 NW 54th St are hosting an upcoming community meeting to share early design concepts. Kamiak Real Estate is still in the early planning stages for the apartment project, and hope to gain community input during the meeting, which will be held on March 28 from […]
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