Ballard Locks Visitors Center now open seven days a week
The Ballard Locks Visitors Center has resumed its summer hours, and is now open seven days a week. The center offers tours twice daily at 1 and 3 p.m. Also, …
Gray whale sighting at Golden Gardens last night
One of our readers wrote to tell us about a gray whale sighting at Golden Gardens last night. Betsy emailed saying her husband and son were on the north end …
Meet the Seattle mayoral candidates tomorrow at a public forum in North Seattle
Tomorrow (Thursday, May 2), community members will have a chance to meet the Seattle mayoral candidates at a forum at Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N 41st St). The Seattle …
Celebrate May Day with a free scoop of ice cream at Cupcake Royale
In celebration of the first day of May, Cupcake Royale is offering a free scoop of ice cream to all customers between 2 and 8 p.m. today. Customers are free …
SPD report break-ins at three North Seattle pot dispensaries
SPD reported that burglars broke into three North Seattle pot dispensaries, including one in Ballard, last Sunday, April 28. Check out more about the burglaries from the SPD blotter: Showing …
Purple Dragon Healing Arts celebrates 2 years with free community acupuncture
Purple Dragon Healing Arts Community Acupuncture Studio (7324 15th Ave NW) are all set to celebrate their two year anniversary this Wednesday, May 1st. There day is packed with festivities …
Community meeting at site of new Ballard green homes set for this afternoon
Seattle company Green Canopy Homes are hosting a community meeting at the building site of four energy-efficient row houses (822 NW 49th St) today at 4 p.m. Green Canopy homes …
The Viking says its final goodbye to Ballard
The iconic Viking Tavern (6404 24th Ave NW) is set to close tomorrow after serving locals since 1950. The Viking is being demolished by developer Bill Parks to make way for …
Billy Beach Sushi and Bar set to beckon Ballardites this week
According to a post on Seattle Met’s NOSH Pit blog the much anticipated opening of Billy Beach Sushi (5463 Leary Ave NW) is set for this Wednesday, May 1st. Check out …
Nellie’s Coffee and Toast closes its doors in Ballard
After three years at its second location near the Ballard Locks (3005 NW 54th St) Nellie’s Coffee and Toast closed on Saturday. The cafe was previously located at the corner …
Nominations open for 10th annual Ivar’s Teacher of the Year awards
Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Puget Sound Restaurants have opened nominations for their 10th annual Teacher of the Year awards. Students from kindergarten through eight grade are invited to nominate their …
Loyal Heights Elementary’s production set to give audiences the “golden ticket” this weekend
Loyal Heights Elementary will present the musical production Willy Wonka Junior this weekend (Saturday May 4th at 6 p.m. and Sunday May 5th at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m) at …