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L7’s last North American hurrah isn’t about nostalgia

“The cost of a tour bus is like a down payment on a house.”

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

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

Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important to remember that June 10 is the deadline for those impacted by these events to apply for federal assistance programs, including the Small Business Administration, which are loans that can by applied to personal or business-related losses not covered by insurance or FEMA funding.

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

What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans to see all of their team’s matches.

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

Anchor Training Club: It’s more than fitness

This is a sponsored post from Anchor Training Club Just imagine. Imagine carrying a squirming toddler up the hill from the Locks without getting winded. Imagine your knees not screaming ... Read more

The Electric Sculptures of Black Artist Tom Lloyd Illuminate the Frye

An exhibition at Frye Art Museum called "Tom Lloyd" is a fascinating exploration into the career of Lloyd, an early pioneer of light art who has remained obscured from broader art history.

DOOM LOOP: Public Outreach

A concerned resident demands a greater role in neighborhood planning.

COLUMN | Federal Way Students Build Their Futures by Trying the Trades

What if the future of work in America is not being coded in a South Lake Union skyscraper, but framed with a nail gun inside a high school shop class in South King County?