Construction to close railroad crossing near Shilshole Avenue
A section of the railroad crossing and adjacent walking areas near 5421 Shilshole Ave NW will close beginning next week as crews begin a new phase of construction for the …
National Nordic Museum to host free World Cup watch party for Norway vs. England
Update: The National Nordic Museum has announced that the event is sold out and has limited capacity. Original: Ballard’s National Nordic Museum (2655 NW Market St) will open its doors …
Former Gravity Payments office space in Ballard proposed for 23 apartments
A proposal to convert former office space at The Commons at Ballard into 23 apartments is moving through Seattle’s permitting process. According to a permit application filed with the city, …
Appeals court rules against Seattle in latest Shilshole Missing Link case
A Washington state appeals court has ruled that Seattle’s 2021 redesign of the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link along Shilshole Avenue NW is not exempt from environmental review, the latest decision …
Ballard Music & Seafoodfest seeks volunteers ahead of this weekend’s festival
With the Ballard Music & Seafoodfest set for this weekend, organizers are making a final call for volunteers to help staff the three-day event. The festival is seeking volunteers for …
Five Guys closes Ballard location at 15th and Market
The Five Guys in Ballard at 1500 NW Market St is now closed. Five Guys opened 12 years ago on the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW Market St. …
Ballard Goodwill to host Shibuya Hi-Fi vinyl pop-up with local DJ
Evergreen Goodwill is partnering with Seattle-based curator and DJ Brian Rauschenbach of Shibuya Hi-Fi for a month-long pop-up at the Ballard Goodwill (6400 8th Ave NW, beginning with a kickoff …
Salmon Bay FC wins Western Conference title, advances to national semifinals
Salmon Bay FC is headed to the national semifinals after defeating Capo FC 3-0 to win the Western Conference championship, earning the first trophy in club history. The conference title …
Weekly Ballard events roundup: July 6-12
Here’s your weekly events roundup for July 6-12 in Ballard. Plenty to do around the neighborhood this week, with the big draw being the Ballard Music & Seafoodfest, happening July …
Ballard Pickleball Club plans to open this fall in former Joann Fabrics building
The Ballard Pickleball Club is on track to open this fall in the former Joann Fabrics building, according to project lead Pat Gilbrough. Gilbrough, the former owner of Ballard Health Club, …
Ballard Music & Seafoodfest returns July 10–12: Here’s what to know
The heart of Ballard will once again fill with live music, seafood, vendors and thousands of festivalgoers next weekend as Ballard Music & Seafoodfest returns for its 52nd year. The …
The Crown to open new pub on 15th Ave NW
A new neighborhood bar called The Crown is coming to the former Schooner Street location (8000 15th Ave NW) in Crown Hill, with owner Bob Hougland aiming to open in …