The intersection of NW 56th St and 28th Ave NW has reopened to traffic following the recent full closure. But beginning today, April 30, a new closure is in place […]

Carkeek Park closures scheduled for pedestrian bridge prep work
Carkeek Park will be closed intermittently from May 5 to 12 as Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) begins geotechnical work related to the upcoming pedestrian bridge replacement project. The closures […]

Ballard SeafoodFest announces music lineup, headlined by Illuminati Hotties
Ballard’s long-running summer tradition is returning this July with a lineup of local and national acts. The 51st Annual Ballard SeafoodFest will be held from July 11 to 13, 2025, […]

Salmon Stroll: rain-activated art pops up on Ballard sidewalks
Ballard has a new reason to celebrate soggy sidewalks: The Ballard Alliance has just launched the Salmon Stroll, a free, interactive public art experience designed to brighten up rainy days. […]

Ballard Bridge to close this weekend for scheduled pavement restoration
The Ballard Bridge is scheduled to close this weekend for pavement restoration work—the first of several weekend closures planned for this spring and summer. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) […]

Lucky Envelope Brewing to celebrate 10 years in Ballard
Lucky Envelope Brewing is celebrating 10 years in Ballard next month. Lucky Envelope opened in May 2015—back when the Ballard Brewery District was just getting going. “We’re so excited to […]

Ballard resident walks 20 miles to visit 93 Little Free Libraries in a single day
If you happened to spot someone power-walking around Ballard with a backpack full of books and a notebook in hand recently, there’s a good chance it was Wyatt Gowen—local reader, […]

Schooner Street Pub to take over former Pour Decisions location
A new bar called Schooner Street Pub is moving into the former Pour Decisions spot at 8000 15th Ave NW. Schooner Street is reportedly the new venture from The Stepping […]

Beast & Cleaver to open English pub and restaurant on Ballard Ave
Ballard’s popular butchery Beast & Cleaver is expanding into a new restaurant and pub in downtown Ballard called Little Beast. Owner Kevin Smith, who opened the Beast & Cleaver butchery […]

Salmon Bay Park playground reopens following renovation
After years of planning, Salmon Bay Park has a new and improved playground. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) reopened the renovated play area at Salmon Bay Park (2001 NW Canoe […]

Thread Hunter thrift shop to move into former Truffles & More location
The locally owned thrift shop Thread Hunter is moving into a new spot in May—it’s taking over the former Truffles & More location at 5510 22nd Ave NW. Owners Elissa […]

Caffe Ladro to open new location in Ballard
Caffe Ladro is opening a new cafe in Ballard at 2240 NW Market St. The Ballard cafe will be Ladro’s 11th location in Seattle. It’s going in the ground floor […]
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