Sound Transit’s plans for the future Ballard light rail will need reconsideration in light of the U.S. Coast Guard’s height determination for bridges along the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

There’s a large new mural on the outside of the Ballard Tool Library (7549-B 15th Ave NW). The muralists are part of Urban ArtWorks which is a nonprofit that brings together “youth, artists, and ...

The Crown Hill Village recently sent out a call for artists to submit proposals—submissions included an example of existing work and a written plan for the overpass art. Now, the public can vote on ...

A group of volunteers helped paint a brand new mural for the side of the Ballard VFW. The mural painting was part of a Veterans Day event at the VFW. Local artist and veteran Chris Kent designed th… ...

Stoup Brewing is taking over Capitol Hill-based Optimism Brewing (1158 Broadway St) and turning it into another Stoup location. Optimism owners and husband-wife team Gay Gilmore and Troy Hakala will ...

The Subway on 15th Ave NW and NW 53rd St has closed its doors. A sign on the door tells customers that it’s permanently closed. No word on the reason for the closure, but we’ll update i… ...

A photographer in Olympic Manor has raised $4,000 for the Ballard Food Bank by offering family “porch portraits” in her neighborhood. Over the course of 10 days, Renata Steiner photographed 54 ...

The timeline to bring light rail to Ballard has been pushed back four years, with new estimates targeting 2039 for service to the neighborhood.

A new bar is in the works for Ballard: Shibuya Hi-Fi is opening at 4912 Leary Ave NW, taking over The Cedar Room’s location. “Drawing on a deep love of vinyl records, an eye for impeccable interior ...

Ballard has gained yet another colorfully designed utility box. The Ballard Alliance’s latest utility box beautification is on 24th Ave NW and NW Market St. Local artist Rhodora Jacob designe… ...

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 operated … ...

A stolen Kia crashed into the front of Ruckus Recreational Cannabis on Wednesday during a burglary. Seattle Police say they responded to 316 N 36th St at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning after a witness… ...