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Ballard power outage traced to equipment failure, Seattle City Light says

More than 3,000 Seattle City Light customers in Ballard and surrounding North Seattle neighborhoods lost power Monday, according to utility officials. The outage began Monday morning and affected customers from ... Read more

Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade 2026: Here’s what to know

The annual Fremont Fair and Fremont Solstice Parade are set to return to Fremont on June 20 and 21. The two-day event will feature a craft market, food and drink ... Read more

Fish ladder viewing area at Ballard Locks closed for repairs

The fish ladder viewing area is closed today for repairs. In an announcement on social media, representatives from the Ballard Locks say that crews will be working on repairing part ... Read more

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

Ballard weekly events roundup: June 15 – 21

Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 15 – 21 in Ballard. Plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week, with plenty of World Cup watch parties ... Read more

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock Off patr Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:18am

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

Ballard High School filmmakers to premiere sci-fi film at Majestic Bay Theatre

A film that began as a Ballard High School student project will return to Ballard for its Seattle premiere this week. “A Storm of Syndicates” will screen at Majestic Bay ... Read more

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

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The Roundup: A Red Card for Seattle When It Comes to FIFA

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Sarah Valenta of HomeSight about the South End being left out of World Cup planning.

Alki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6

Alki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6 Off patr Fri, 06/12/2026 - 7:45pm