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Annual great blue heron chick birthday party returns June 14

The annual Great Blue Heron Chick Birthday Party will return to Commodore Park on Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Heron Habitat Helpers, the free ... Read more

Strauss says Ballard light rail fight isn’t over after Sound Transit vote

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is outlining what comes next after the Sound Transit Board approved a revised financial plan that leaves construction funding for the Ballard light rail extension ... Read more

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Cascade PBS Ideas Festival coming to Fremont on June 6

The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is set to take place in Fremont on Saturday, June 6, bringing together journalists, lawmakers, authors, and cultural figures for a day of discussions on ... Read more

Anchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner

Anchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:39pm

Free summer concerts return to the Ballard Locks

The free summer concert series has returned to the Ballard Locks, with performances scheduled throughout the summer. All Ballard Locks concerts are free, but donations are suggested and help pay ... Read more

New murals bring color to the Ballard Brewery District

The Ballard Brewery District is home to several new murals. The project to beautify the Ballard Brewery District started in mid-May, when a collection of local artists was commissioned to ... Read more

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:00pm

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

Barn Owl Vintage Goods opening in former Tactics location on Ballard Ave

Barn Owl Vintage Goods is returning to Ballard, with plans to open a new location in the former Second Ascent/Tactics space at 5209 Ballard Ave NW. Owner Josh Dand told ... Read more

Ox Burger is now at Fair Isle Brewing taproom

The popular Lao burger joint Ox Burger is now available at Fair Isle Brewing (936 NW 49th St). Ox Burger, which is located at 1523 E Madison St, is an ... Read more

Ballard weekly event roundup: June 1 – 7

Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 1 – 7 in Ballard. Highlights this week include PhinneyWood’s Pride Rainbow Hop on Saturday, and a 5K run hosted by Old Stove ... Read more