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Street trees slated for removal at former funeral home site

Notices posted to trees along N 36th Street, Evanston Avenue N, and Dayton Avenue N are alerting neighbors to proposed tree removal at 508 N 36th St., the former Harvey Family Funeral Home site. Five trees are slated for removal under SDOT permit SDOTTRLA0001077: three red maples on N 36th Street, each measuring 28 inches […]

It’s almost Solstice time, Fremonsters

Summer officially arrives in the Center of the Universe June 20-21, as the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair returns for another year of creativity and community. Two days of art, music, and Fremont magic await. And of course there will be painted cyclists. The Solstice Parade: A parade unlike any other The heart of the […]

Fremont relics spotted at Ballard Reuse

Pieces of Fremont history turned up in Ballard this week. Tucked among the reclaimed lumber and vintage fixtures at Ballard Reuse, a handful of salvaged items recently surfaced: signage from Norm’s Eatery and Ale House, Baila Bar, and the Backdoor at Roxy’s… three Fremont spots that have closed in recent years on a block that’s […]

Release the Kraken: NW 36th Street reopens with new public art

NW 36th Street, between Leary Way NW and 3rd Avenue NW, quietly reopened last week to cars and pedestrians. The street had been closed as part of the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. The reopening also gives Fremont its first full look at “Release the Kraken,” a new mural by artist Justin Gibbens painted directly […]

Fremont in the Wild: The enchanted bathroom of N 36th Street

Green light. Flickering candles. A cat staring at you from the toilet seat lid.  This enchanted bathroom belongs to Mr. B’s Meadery, the tiny tasting room tucked beneath Rudy’s Barbershop on N 36th Street. Head down the stairs and you’ll find yourself in what the owners call their “little Hobbit Hole,” a cozy, art-filled space […]

Kelp workshop coming to Fremont Library June 3

Gather kelp? Care about Puget Sound’s coastal ecosystems? The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is coming to the Fremont Library on June 3 for a free workshop on kelp gathering and conservation. They want to hear from you. Free food, possible compensation for your time, and translation services available. Registration required at survey123.arcgis.com/share/829ff906240541629117a924d8b0e1b9.

Ballroom Block takes shape: Holland Partner Group shares design with Fremont

Holland Partner Group gave Fremonsters their first detailed look at the building planned for the Ballroom block Tuesday night, presenting designs for a seven-story, 178-unit mixed-use project at 452 N 36th St. The presentation at the Fremont Neighborhood Council’s May meeting covered everything from unit counts to tile colors, and drew pointed questions from neighbors […]

Stone Way Rising: The block that smells amazing

We’re back again for the next installment of Stone Way Rising. The previous installments were heavy on the evo connection, and interestingly, the company will make an appearance again. The block stretching from 36th to 37th is long and packed with commerce so we’ll break it up into multiple parts. But before we start walking […]

Local illustrator Ro Stastny wins 2026 Solstice Parade poster contest

Local illustrator Ro Stastny was recently announced as the winner of the Fremont Arts Council’s 2026 Solstice Parade poster design contest. Stastny’s storybook-inspired design was chosen through the FAC’s annual contest, where a panel narrowed submissions to a group of finalists and the public voted to select the winner. The winning artwork will appear on […]

On a Friday night in Fremont, Route 40 crews got to work

Crews work on a Friday evening to finish painting crosswalks and bike lane markings at N 34th St and Fremont Ave N. A new protected bike lane will run northbound on the east side of Fremont Ave N between N 34th and N 36th streets. Temporary no-parking restrictions will be posted weekdays through June 5, […]