Ballard - Features

Update, July 29

The sockeye salmon run has begun tapering off, and while it won't reach high enough numbers to open up the fishing season, it's a significant step up from previous years.

As of July 28, 176,071 salmon have been…MORE

Three great things are coming together in one event in July: beer, cornhole and the Boys and Girls Club.

At the Pyramid Ale House in Sodo, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 6, a cornhole tournament will be held to benefit the King County Boys…MORE

Starting today, the new Stoneburner restaurant in Hotel Ballard (5216 Ballard Ave NW) is officially open.

The restaurant is run by the executive chef from Bastille Cafe and Bar, Jason Stoneburner, who, as Seattle Met's Nosh Pit once…MORE

Do you have a pet-friendly workplace? Or maybe you want to try and create one?

Now's the time, as Ballard-based pet insurance company Trupanion is holding a competition from June 21 last week (which was bring your dog to work day) to…MORE

Over the weekend, Ballard played special host for the Noise for the Needy Festival, benefiting the Ballard Food Bank. Music from some of the greatest Pacific Northwest up-and-comers was displayed at the Conor Byrne, Sunset Tavern, Tractor Tavern…MORE

From Ballard High School

Each year, the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presents High School Awards of Excellence to celebrate the most outstanding high school productions from Oregon, Washington…MORE

There's nothing quite like it in Seattle: Naked bicyclists, speedo-wearing superheroes, belly-dancing hulahoopers, stilts-wearing steampunkers, dancing silver-painted people, zombie marching bands and much, much more.

Of course, we speak…MORE

Friday, June 21

Family Happy Hour On The Solstice

What: Populuxe Brewing will host Family Happy Hour. The Tumblebus, a fun and interactive mobile gymnastic adventure for kids, will be onsite and free to all kids 3 - 7. Allow Tumble…MORE

Press Release from Seattle Parks and Recreation

People with mild memory loss are invited to join Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Alzheimer’s Association Western & Central Washington Chapter, the Phinney Ridge Association and the…MORE

Noise for the Needy, the music festival for a cause, is coming to Ballard to benefit the Ballard Food Bank, because where else would you rather have it and what better nonprofit would you rather benefit? Whereas in previous years the festival has…MORE