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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 […]

The Forever Home: Frank Gross and the evolution of Thunder Road Guitars

The Forever Home: Frank Gross and the evolution of Thunder Road Guitars Off patr Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:05pm

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 […]

A Visible Existence: ArtsWest unveils a bold 2026-2027 season exploring the human need to matter

A Visible Existence: ArtsWest unveils a bold 2026-2027 season exploring the human need to matter Off patr Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:32am

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 […]

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

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

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.