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 […]
New public art installed at the Ship Canal Water Quality project sites
There’s a new cohort of artists that have installed their work at the various Ship Canal Water Quality project sites, including the one at 24th and Shilshole in Ballard. The […]
Ballard Hullabaloo kicks off today at Leif Erikson Hall
The annual Ballard Hullabaloo is back this weekend for three days of Ballard businesses selling their goods at discounted prices. The Hullabaloo, hosted by the Ballard Alliance, starts today (Friday, […]
Commodore Park heron habitat flourishing with 55 active nests
The heron habitat at Commodore Park is off to a great start this season, with 55 nests already high in the trees above the Ballard Locks. “Spring is here, despite […]
National Nordic Museum cafe operator opens new cafe and bar, Cardoon, in Ballard Yards
The former operator of Freya Cafe inside the National Nordic Museum has opened a new venture just down the street called Cardoon. Co-owners Jacilyn Watts, Alexander Sippel, and Tiffany Hu […]
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