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Ballard Resident Spend Entire Summer Asking Facebook ‘If Anyone Else Heard That’

August 2, 2026

BALLARD — With a summer full of fireworks, thunder, and the Blue Angels, Ballard neighborhood Facebook group moderators are working overtime sorting through posts…

Ballard Bars Accidentally Reveal Alcohol Is Free by Charging Same Price for Mocktails

July 15, 2026

BALLARD — In a shocking turn of events, numerous Ballard bars have inadvertently revealed that alcohol is actually free by charging the same price for a…

Quasi-Norwegian Ballard Fans Trash Nordic Museum After Norway Loss To England

July 11, 2026

BALLARD — What started as a passionate group of fans who had recently adopted Norwegian culture watching Norway take on England in the World…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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Ballard Resident Spend Entire Summer Asking Facebook ‘If Anyone Else Heard That’

Ballard Bars Accidentally Reveal Alcohol Is Free by Charging Same Price for Mocktails

Quasi-Norwegian Ballard Fans Trash Nordic Museum After Norway Loss To England

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

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

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

World Cup Ends, Ballard Begins Careful Reinstallation Of Visible Homelessness

Overheard at the Ballard Sunday Market, Pt. 1

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

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