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Kangaroo & Kiwi owner taking over former Shingletown Saloon space

A new country-themed bar is planned for the former Shingletown Saloon space in Ballard. The Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) reports that Bradley Howe, owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi, plans ... Read more

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Jimothy the short-spined raccoon from Ballard becomes an internet sensation

He’s tiny. He moves a little funny. And he might be the most famous raccoon in the world right now. Meet Jimothy. Kiana Hall spotted Jimothy when she was near ... Read more

Apartment fire displaces residents on N 45th St

A two-alarm fire at a three-story apartment building in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood displaced residents from all 12 units Thursday morning, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The Seattle Fire Department ... Read more

Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals

1. A city council committee voted to move legislation forward on Wednesday that will—if it passes full council next week—shut… The post Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals appeared first on PubliCola.

GoodMart announces late August opening on Ballard Avenue

A new seafood-focused business from Local Tide owner Victor Steinbrueck has announced plans to open on Ballard Avenue in late August. GoodMart shared the update this week on Instagram, confirming ... Read more

Seattle City Council approves Strauss utility discount expansion for low-income households

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that expands the city’s Utility Discount Program, making an estimated 31,000 additional low-income households eligible for reduced utility bills beginning in 2027. ... Read more

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.

Ballard FC clinches fourth straight Northwest Division title, prepares to host USL League Two playoffs

Ballard FC is heading into the USL League Two playoffs with momentum after defeating Snohomish United 4-0 Sunday to secure its fourth consecutive Northwest Division championship. The two clubs entered ... Read more

The human spark in the Big Dark: How Magen and Kellen Holgate are reclaiming Seattle’s sound through artist-centered mentorship

The human spark in the Big Dark: How Magen and Kellen Holgate are reclaiming Seattle’s sound through artist-centered mentorship Off patr Wed, 07/15/2026 - 5:41pm

Tableau renews Fremont office lease through next decade

Tableau will continue operating from its longtime Fremont offices after renewing its lease at the Data 1 building. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the Salesforce-owned software company has ... Read more