Several Goodwill stores in the region will be reopening this week, including the Ballard location. Seattle Goodwill posted the news on social media, announcing that this Friday, June 26, the Ballard, Edmonds, Renton, and South Everett stores will reopen at 10am. While the stores will be open, donations won’t be accepted until July 3. Each […]
JUMP bikes returning to Seattle today
Today, a fleet of new bike shares are hitting the streets of Seattle. Lime, which pulled its bikes from Seattle at the end of last year, has relaunched the red JUMP bikes after acquiring the fleet in May. There are 500 e-bikes around the city, available for use through the Uber app for now; they’ll […]
Fremont Brewing reopens after COVID-19 temporary closure
Fremont Brewing has reopened their Urban Beer Garden after closing temporarily when they discovered an asymptomatic employee tested positive for COVID-19. The brewery closed on June 16 after the employee received a positive test result. The staff member’s last shift at the brewery was on June 9; Fremont Brewing says that during that shift, the […]
Changes to the My Ballard Facebook group
Our sincere thanks to many of you who have reached out to us over concerns about moderation on the My Ballard Facebook group (which is different from our Facebook page). As we announced last night in the group (below), the moderator has decided to step down. We’re now seeking the community’s input on how to […]
Woodland Park Zoo to reopen on July 1
The Woodland Park Zoo is set to reopen next month after being closed since March. To enter, visitors should aim to book ahead of time and choose a specific entrance time. A limited number of tickets will be sold for each entrance time, so if you try to buy tickets at the gate, you might […]
Juneteenth in Ballard: midday march and evening protest at 65th and 15th
Today is Juneteenth, and there are two big events happening in Ballard in observance. This morning at 10am is the Justice for Black Lives march, starting at West Woodland Park next to the zoo and making its way to Bergen Place by 2pm. Sustainable Ballard is moving its Friday protest to NW 65th St and […]
King County approved for Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan
King County has received the OK to move into Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. The new phase will allow several more businesses to reopen, and will raise restaurant dining-in capacity to 50 percent. Here’s a full list of businesses allowed to reopen, from the Governor’s office (follow the links for details on each): […]
City extends COVID-19 closures and relief policies
The City of Seattle has extended many of its COVID-19 closures and relief policies, which includes parking lot closures at popular city parks and eviction moratoriums. Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the extension today, which impacts a number of closures, changes, and relief policies. According to a city statement, the Executive Order follows King County’s application to […]
The Old County Bar now open on 24th Ave NW
There’s a new Irish sports bar in Ballard: The Old County Bar has opened in the former Fitzgerald’s location on 24th Ave NW. The Old County is the new venture from The Old Pequliar owner Billy Whelan. He told My Ballard that patrons can expect a sports bar, “but with an Irish twist.” You can […]
Sprouts opens new store on Aurora after pandemic delays
After a delay due to COVID-19, Sprouts Farmers Market opened up their new store on Aurora and N. 130th St last week. In January, we shared the news that Sprouts would be opening in April. However, the pandemic meant a halt in construction and delays with hiring staff, which put them about two months behind. […]
Juneteenth march across Ballard planned for Friday
A local racial justice group is marching this Friday across Ballard to commemorate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day. The march is being organized by Justice for Black Lives, a community group founded by Dmarkis Wigfall. The group will meet at West Woodland Park playground in Phinney (Phinney Ave N & N 59th St) at […]
Fremont Brewing shuts down after asymptomatic employee tests positive for coronavirus
Update: In a Facebook post, Fremont Brewing says the employee’s last shift was in the beer garden on June 9th. “Our employee showed no COVID-19 symptoms, had an acceptable temperature when they reported for their shift and wore PPE including a mask and gloves; and used social distancing and sanitation best practices while working their […]
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