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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…

“Bikes Will Cause Complete Chaos,” Say Owners Of Giant Trucks Constantly Backing Into Traffic

July 11, 2026

BALLARD — The decade-long debate over the “missing link” of the Burke-Gilman Trail rages on as workers piloting 40,000-pound vehicles continue to raise safety…

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…

New Ballard Brewery Says Its IPA Will Be ‘Drinkable On Purpose’

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — In a stunning break from local brewing tradition, newcomers to the Ballard beer scene have announced plans to create an IPA that…

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…

City Confirms Roadwork Delay Caused By Workers Taking Turns On ‘Really Cool Digging Machine’

July 9, 2026

BALLARD — Public Works officials have confirmed the large-scale project north of Market on 24th has officially been delayed until fall 2028. Despite growing…

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…

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