News in Seattle
Feds Hope to Boost Homebuilding with 'ROAD to Housing' Act
U.S. Congress passed a major update to federal housing policy in July that builders say could provide a major boost to production. But much rides on implementation and additional funding, as industry experts laid out at a recent panel.
Sustainable Ballard Festival returns to Loyal Heights Sept. 26
The Sustainable Ballard Festival will return to the Loyal Heights Community Center lawn on Saturday, Sept. 26. The free, all-ages festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2101 ... Read more
Metro Prevails in 'Race the L8' Rematch Thanks to New Bus Lanes
Bus travel times are up to three times faster along a troublesome stretch of Denny Way after SDOT installed red bus lanes all the way to I-5. On Tuesday, Mayor Katie Wilson joined transit fans for a reprise of last year's 'Race the L8'... with very different results this time.
Leiren Designs to close Ballard bridal shop
Leiren Designs will soon close its Ballard store at 8309 NW 15th St. Owner Madison McBride shared the news on Instagram, saying she’ll be holding a liquidation sale on Sept. ... Read more
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Published September 09NFL season kicks off tonight in Seattle
The NFL season-opening game is tonight when the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a rematch of the NFL title game played back in February. Kick-off is 8:20pm. The game will be televised on NBC. The Seahawks are 3-1/2 point favorites.…
Ballard weekly events roundup: Sept. 8–13
Here’s your weekly events roundup for Sept. 8–13 in and around Ballard. This week’s calendar includes several opportunities to get crafty, plus trivia, an author conversation, an outdoor gear sale, ... Read more
Town & Country Markets Ballard to celebrate 40th anniversary
Town & Country Markets Ballard (1400 NW 56th St) will mark its 40th anniversary with a community celebration later this month. Town & Country Markets opened its Ballard location in ... Read more
Fishermen’s Fall Festival returns to Fishermen’s Terminal Oct. 3
The Fishermen’s Fall Festival will return to Fishermen’s Terminal next month with boat tours, live music, seafood, and family activities. The annual festival celebrates the return of the North Pacific ... Read more
The Urbanist Fall Member Drive: Staffing Up to Expand Our Coverage
Help us hit our goal of 100 new members in our annual fall member drive. We rely on reader donations to fund our work!
Community centers and indoor pools closed for Labor Day
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Closures include all community centers, including the Ballard and Loyal Heights Community Centers, ... Read more
Urbanism 101: What Is Transportation Resilience?
Resilience describes the ability of a transportation system to prepare for disruptions, withstand their effects, continue providing essential mobility, recover quickly, and adapt to changing conditions. It asks whether people can still meet their needs when part of the system…
Samyan Thai restaurant coming to former Nua Thai location
There’s a new Thai street food restaurant coming to the former Nua Thai location at 5410 17th Ave NW. It’s called Samyan, and according to the liquor license application, the ... Read more