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Ballard Locks small lock remains closed as crews replace leaky gates
10/03/2024 Meghan Walker Ballard. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is currently replacing one of the small locks gates at the Ballard Locks that was found to be leaking water into the Puget Sound. Last week, the USACE found that a piece of timber had failed on one of the doors of the small locks western gate and that water was leaking ...
Golden Gardens Park - My Ballard
Golden Gardens is one of Seattle’s most popular parks and one of the Northwest’s most beautiful beaches. The 87-acre park in Ballard is situated on Puget Sound, overlooking the Olympic mountains (see map). During the summer months, the park is packed with beachgoers enjoying the sun, sand and stunning views. Kids play in a small stream on ...
The Matador restaurant turns 20 this year – My Ballard
Jan 26, 2024 · The Mexican restaurant Matador is celebrating its 20th anniversary soon. Matador opened in 2004 on the corner of NW Market St and Ballard Ave, where it operated for 17 years. In 2021, the restaurant moved to 5410 Ballard Ave NW to the former Ballard Annex Oyster House location.. Matador is throwing an anniversary party to celebrate its two decades: On Saturday, Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ballard Locks fish ladder viewing room reopens to the public
Aug 23, 2021 · The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks fish ladder viewing room has reopened to the public after renovations. The U.S. Army Corps held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the reopening. The fish ladder viewing room renovation was the result of a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps, Discover Your Northwest, and the Corps Foundation.
National Nordic Museum is now home to Thomas Dambo's ...
Sep 19, 2023 · Ballard has a new troll: Frankie Feetsplinter now stands in front of the National Nordic Museum. The troll unveiling happened yesterday at the museum. The Ballard troll is Thomas Dambo’s sixth and final installation as part of “ Northwest Trolls: The Way of the Bird King. ” The other trolls are in Portland, Vashon Island, West Seattle ...
Aimee Nail Studio opening in former Ballard Nail Studio location
Aug 26, 2024 · When Ballard Nail Studio closed it became the third business at the intersection of 24th and 57th to close in a short period of time. Across from Ballard Nail Studio on 24th Ave NW is Fitness 19 which closed in April.And, across NW 57th Street from the studio is Verity Credit Union which permanently closed in June. Thanks Michael for the tip and photos!
Salmonberry Green Grocer to open in Sunset Hill this weekend
Oct 4, 2024 · The new Salmonberry Goods grocery store concept is opening tomorrow, Oct. 5. Salmonberry Goods announced their plan to move into the Green Market space at 6405 32nd Ave NW back in April, turning it into a bakery and grocer.. Co-owners Alex Johnstone and David Rothstein are the founders behind Salmonberry Goods, which opened in …
Ballard Bridge closure canceled for this weekend – My Ballard
Oct 4, 2024 · The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) said this weekend’s closure is no longer necessary—there will only be two more full-weekend closures to finalize the work. (See calendar below). The next Ballard Bridge closures will be: Friday, Oct. 11 evening through Monday, Oct. 14 morning. Friday, Oct. 18 evening through Monday, Oct. 21 ...
Ballard’s new seafood restaurant Sailfish opens Friday
10/06/2022 Gabrielle Locke Ballard. Sailfish, a new seafood restaurant on the corner of NW Market St and Ballard Ave NW, opens its doors Friday, Oct. 7. Owner Tommy Patrick pivoted to create Sailfish after Bunsoy chef Rhabbie Coquia decided to pursue other endeavors. Managers Rica Marinas, Mike Murray, and Alex Emel are at the helm of Sailfish.