My Ballard

06/17/2026

One of Ballard's oldest bars, Hattie's Hat, is closed this week for planned maintenance, cleaning, and behind-the-scenes improvements.

Hattie's Hat is closed this week while crews complete planned maintenance, deep cleaning and bar improvements.

06/17/2026

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board has announced the results of its annual election. One property owner seat has been filled, while a second position received no candidates.

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board has announced the results of its annual election, with one property owner seat filled.

06/17/2026

The new Crown Hill underpass mural is complete. Created by Urban ArtWorks youth artists with help from hundreds of community volunteers, the artwork reflects ideas shared by neighbors throughout the design process.

The new Crown Hill underpass mural at 8th and Holman is complete after weeks of work by Urban ArtWorks youth artists and hundreds of volunteers.

06/16/2026

Seattle City Light says a failed lightning arrestor caused Monday's power outage that left more than 3,000 customers in Ballard and North Seattle without electricity.

Seattle City Light says a failed lightning arrestor caused the power outage that affected more than 3,000 customers in North Seattle on Monday.

06/16/2026

The Fremont Fair and Fremont Solstice Parade return June 20–21 with live music, art cars, a craft market, food vendors, and the annual community-powered parade through the streets of Fremont.

The Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade return June 20–21 with art cars, live music, a craft market, food vendors, and a massive parade.

06/16/2026

Heads up if you're planning a trip to the Ballard Locks to see salmon: The fish ladder viewing area is closed Tuesday, June 16, while crews repair leaking concrete.

The rest of the Locks grounds and botanical garden remain open, and the viewing area is expected to reopen Wednesday morning.

The fish ladder viewing area at the Ballard Locks is closed June 16 for repairs to leaking concrete.

06/15/2026

Plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week, with World Cup watch parties and craft classes around the neighborhood, including the annual Fremont Solstice Parade on Saturday. Enjoy your week in Ballard!

Plenty of reasons to get out in Ballard this week, with World Cup watch parties, craft classes, and the annual Fremont Solstice Parade in Fremont.

06/15/2026

After premiering in Hollywood, Ballard High School grads are bringing their sci-fi film "A Storm of Syndicates" home to Ballard, with a Seattle premiere scheduled at Majestic Bay Theatres on June 18.

A sci-fi film that began as BHS student project will have its Seattle premiere at Majestic Bay Theatres on June 18 after debuting in Hollywood.

06/12/2026

A three-alarm fire near the Ballard-Fremont border Thursday evening drew more than 100 firefighters, prompted a response from Fireboat 1, and led to the collapse of part of the building’s roof. The cause is under investigation. Link in bio

06/12/2026

Big Bud Press, a Los Angeles-based clothing brand focused on domestically manufactured apparel, is opening a new store in Fremont. Link in bio big bud press