Americas Best, Your Local Affordable Eyeglasses Retailer
One thing that people seem to really neglect is eye health. Numerous times you will get a handful of older people saying that they have not had an eye exam in over 10 years. That […]
Writing
A closed down community center’s sense of community
In the shuttered lobby of the Ballard Community Center sit inflatables, vases, and round tables. This is the evidence of an event that never happened, and the vacancy of people serves as the reminder. What […]
Ballard Blossom, A Northwest Tradition since the 1920s
Ballard Blossoms started as a sidewalk business in 1927 as Ms. Wiggen sold blooms from buckets. In 1945 John Martin bought the shop from Ms. Wiggen, and it has continued for nearly 75 years as […]
A Dream Come True
Have you ever wanted to have your own brewery creating your own craft beer? Well, Adam Robbings owner and founder of Reuben’s Brews in Ballard did just that. Being from the U.K Adam Robbings felt […]
The LockSpot Cafe Is The Place To Be
Located next to the Ballard Locks is a Tavern covered with a beautiful freshly painted pastel colored mural depicting the sea with whales, a mermaid, and the Space Needle. It is the perfect mural for […]
Local Grocery Stores In Pandemic
We are living in a wild time nowadays and a cashier working for Marketime Foods thinks so as well. Cooper Hewitt has been working throughout the pandemic and he has been giving us some insight […]
The Community Club that is still running active, amidst the pandemic
A community clubhouse, built upon issues pertinent to Sunset Hill. As well as being a recreational hub for a host of activities, that is what Sunset Hill Community Center is, a home. Built in the […]
Ballard’s Famous Bakery, Flourishes by Using Old School Style
The entire world is suffering from COVID-19’s effects and unfortunately, we are still immune to these happenings. During one of the toughest periods in this generation, local businesses and shops are slowly packing up and […]
Church community grows through online worship, prayer
Churches during COVID-19 are pressed to be more creative now to sustain their faith communities. Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Ballard has found these unforeseen times to be both challenging and beneficial. As the church […]
Shilshole Bay Marina comes together during time of crisis
Just like residents on land, the Live-a-Board community at Shilshole Bay Marina has had to make adjustments during Covid-19. In a marina with 1,430 slips, which are portions of the pier, and 350 Live-a-Boards, this […]