An expert guide to help deliver that Seattle 'wow' for your summer guests "Soundside" host Libby Denkmann joins author Harriet Baskas at Kirke Park in Ballard to talk about her new book, "111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss." Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows
The chili dynasty that's lasted a century Ballard is a neighborhood in transition. There’s always a new townhouse going up, a restaurant calling it quits, a new, hyper-local apothecary moving in next door. But, among all that change, one establishment has remained for the last century. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
It's the end of an era as Hale's Ales pulls their final pint Hale's Ales founder Mike Hale sits down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk the history of Hale's and why they're pulling the plug now. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows
Controversial tent encampment cleared from Ballard Commons Park On Tuesday morning the remaining dozen or so people living in the Ballard park were either offered temporary shelter or told to move along. During the peak of the pandemic there were over one hundred people camped in the Commons, and more who slept on the sidewalks next to the library across the street. Casey Martin Megan Farmer
PHOTOS: A burlesque co-op forms as dancers step out of lockdown After more than a year without live, in-door audiences, arts venues around Seattle continue to struggle because of the pandemic. But one group of burlesque performers have teamed up to create a new co-op and performance space. Casey Martin Megan Farmer
3 tips for shopping in the bulk foods aisle like a pro On weekends, Ballard Market in Seattle refills its bulk spice containers twice a day. Coffee sometimes runs out in 10 minutes. Christina Scheuer
Seattle firefighter ad spending is not about fighting fires Firefighters have spent nearly $200,000 on items such as little fireman's hat magnet mailers, as well as giant postcards and digital ads that picture lots of raging fires. But despite the fire photos, firefighting is not their top concern. David Hyde
Why Ballard and Capitol Hill had more say in the primary election Ballard, Fremont, and Greenlake neighborhoods in Seattle: you had the highest voter turnout in last week's primary election. Paige Browning
Ballard gets 'park concierge,' but it's not as fancy as it sounds There's a corn hole game on the pavement and a man with a city badge ready to play with any takers. He's the consierge. Around, people are stretched out in the grass or sleeping on a sidewalk nearby. Carolyn Adolph
