A new barbershop is in the works for Ballard: Steele Barber is planning to open a second location at 5201 Ballard Ave, just next door to the shuttered Bramling Cross. Back in January, we learned that bridal store Grace Loves Lace would be moving into the corner spot. Now, Steele Barber has announced their upcoming […]
Two-alarm fire injures six, closes southbound Aurora Bridge
The southbound lanes of Aurora Bridge are closed this morning after a two-alarm fire sent six people to the hospital; three are in critical condition. The fire started just after 5am this morning on the 2400 block of Aurora Ave N. The fire was under control by about 6:30am and the northbound lanes of Aurora […]
Ethan Stowell launches lobster-themed Pinchy Bois pop-up at Bramling Cross
As part of their summer pop-up series, Ethan Stowell Restaurants has launched a new, lobster-themed venture called Pinchy Bois. Pinchy Bois is operating out of the Bramling Cross location at 5205 Ballard Ave. Bramling Cross, which opened in 2015, was slated to close prior to COVID-19, along with Stowell’s Marine Hardware. Now it looks like […]
Golden Gardens south-end parking lot reopens today
The parking lot at the south end of Golden Gardens reopened this morning. Seattle Parks and Recreation says the parking lot will be open during park hours; 6:30am to 9:30pm. They say the temporary ADA spaces in the area will remain, and the loading zone is shifting into the parking lot. There will also be […]
Applications open next week for Seattle’s free tree giveaways
Seattle’s free tree program is launching soon, with applications opening up next week. Trees for Neighborhoods is an annual City program that gives away trees to households once a year. If you want a tree for your home, you have to apply online between July 13 and August 10. Before you apply, you’ll need to […]
Three cars stolen from Crown Hill home
Car thieves made off with three vehicles on Tuesday night from a Ballard family’s home. Mary Kay Jebousek told Q13 that she’d parked one vehicle on the street, and says she thinks the thieves broke into that vehicle first, found the garage door opener, and helped themselves to the other two vehicles. The keys were […]
UPDATE: Missing Ballard teen found downtown
Update July 8, 3pm: India was found in downtown Seattle; her father says someone identified her after seeing a post on social media. Original July 8, 10am: An amber alert has been issued for a 13-year-old girl named India who was reported missing this morning in Ballard. Her father, Jason Fink, says she wasn’t in […]
Tonight’s Ballard District Council meeting to discuss Market St projects
Tonight will be the second online Ballard District Council meeting, with a focus on Market Street development. There will be presentations on two of the new property developments: the new Aegis Living complex at 949 NW Market St, and the Ballard Yards project at 2417 NW Market St. There will also be a planning and […]
Le Merde to close shop after six years in business
The boutique vintage clothing and art store Le Merde (2607 NW Market St) is closing down at the end of August. Le Merde, which opened in 2014 in Greenwood and moved to Market St in 2017, was one of the businesses hit hard by the Market Street construction over the past year. The forced COVID-19 […]
On-street parking fees and hourly limits to resume July 13
The City will reinstate on-street parking fees and limited hourly parking next week. The Seattle Department of Transportation says the on-street fees will be at the lowest possible rate when it starts back up on Monday, July 13. Parking has been free since April. “With King County’s transition to Phase 2 of the Safe Start […]
Sea Shepherd volunteers clean up over 100 pounds of trash from Golden Gardens
A group of 13 volunteers from Sea Shepherd Seattle cleaned up Golden Gardens beach and park on Sunday, collecting over 100 pounds of trash. Spent fireworks made up a sizable portion of the trash, along with plastics, glass bottles, and cans. “Despite the signs prohibiting fireworks in the park, it was very clear those signs […]
Large chamber at Ballard Locks to close tomorrow, July 7
The large locking chamber of the Ballard Locks will be closed to marine traffic tomorrow (Tuesday, July 7) as crews place equipment for the upcoming extended closure. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say they plan to close the large lock from 6am to 4pm in order to prepare for the next Stoney Gate Valve […]
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