Ballard - Features

By Katy Wilkens

On its own, popcorn is a low-fat, low-calorie, high-fiber and low-sodium snack you can eat a lot of because it’s mostly air. Put it in a bag and package it up with too much fat and salt, and it becomes a horror movie.…MORE

Looking at a neighborhood at night can reveal a much different perspective than during the day. Things that went by unnoticed before will suddenly blare with intensity.

In Crown Hill's case, that intensity comes from neon signs and…MORE

Monday, April 22

Mayor's Earth Day

What: Elected officials of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest will announce the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports.

Where:…MORE

Friday night, April 19, bars and restaurants all over Ballard thumped with the sweet, sweet sound of jazz.

The neighobrhood pulsed with music as strings were strummed, drums were drummed, vibraphones were vibed and pianos were, uh, pianoed…MORE

Beloved neighborhood watering hole The Viking is set to close on Tuesday, April 30, which is the last day of the lease, according to restaurant owners Tim and Peggy Cannon.

In its final days, the tavern has been "packed to capacity" and…MORE

Friday, April 19

Ballard Jazz Walk

What: Jazz takes over downtown Ballard as we present 22 groups in 12 venues all for a single ticket price. The most recognizable event of the festival brings together all styles of jazz and a New…MORE

Come out and support the Ballard High School Video Production Program by watching their films at the National Film Festival for talented Youth, which will be screening right here in Seattle.

Seven short films by sixteen students in the…MORE

At Anchors Down (2016 NW Market St), Ballard's newest bar, you will find three things: a bunch of nautical things, hot dogs and good drinks, thanks to good bartenders.

Anchors Down is the latest venture of Laura Olson, who owns Po Dog next…MORE

North Beach Park has made leaps and bounds in progress over the last few years.

When the Ballard News-Tribune last published an article about the park, in June of 2008, it was in a depressing state. Seattle Parks and Recreation crew chief…MORE

So, the mini web-series "Re-Energized by Design" by Puget Sound Energy is a few episodes in already and the Ballard family, the Mendes, are kicking butt. To put it bluntly.

Aside from a few freebies, contestants are relying on deals and…MORE