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Seafood Festival Gives Ballard Residents Chance To Pay Premium Prices Without The Burden Of Chairs

July 10, 2026

BALLARD — The annual seafood festival once again gave Ballard residents the rare opportunity to spend sit-down restaurant money while standing on pavement, eating fried…

New Ballard Brewery Says Its IPA Will Be ‘Drinkable On Purpose’

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — In a stunning break from local brewing tradition, newcomers to the Ballard beer scene have announced plans to create an IPA that…

Pale Ballard Man Suddenly Identifies As Nordic Now That Norway Has A Shot At World Cup

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — Ballardite and overall indoor person Kyle Smith has reportedly begun strongly identifying as Nordic after realizing Norway may have a legitimate shot…

Ballard Man With Strong Opinions on Restaurant Industry Finally Ready to Lose Life Savings

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — After years of confidently explaining what every neighborhood restaurant is doing wrong, Ballardite Derek Plapson has announced he is finally ready to…

City Confirms Roadwork Delay Caused By Workers Taking Turns On ‘Really Cool Digging Machine’

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — Public Works officials have confirmed the large-scale project north of Market on 24th has officially been delayed until fall 2028. Despite growing…

World Cup Ends, Ballard Begins Careful Reinstallation Of Visible Homelessness

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — Following the departure of FIFA officials, international media, and thousands of soccer fans, Seattle city leaders confirmed this week that the region’s…

Overheard at the Ballard Sunday Market, Pt. 1

July 8, 2026

A weekly collection of things we definitely heard, probably misheard, or spiritually understood while standing too close to people buying $9 mushrooms. “We’re not…

Apartment Developer Confirms New Ballard Retail Space Could Be Anything, Including Vacant

July 8, 2026

BALLARD — The development company behind Ballard’s newest mega apartment complex has confirmed today that their (mandated) 1st-floor retail space could be anything from a…

Ballard Resident Shocked to Learn Increased Minimum Wage Also Increased Latte Costs

July 8, 2026

BALLARD — When Robert Deuce voted in favor of increasing Seattle’s minimum wage, he thought he was making a positive contribution to the world….