Sound Transit aims to begin Ballard Light Rail service in 2042

Sound Transit announced Friday that the Ballard Link Light Rail Extension could begin service as soon as 2042, if it is able to receive all necessary funding.

Jimothy receives honor from Washington Gov. Ferguson

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has named Seattle’s viral short-spined raccoon Jimothy as a "Washingtonian of the Day," following widespread internet fame.

The internet loves Jimothy. But is there more than one?

Jimothy, Ballard's viral short-spined raccoon, has sparked worldwide attention—and questions about whether there may be more than one.

Seattle's viral 'Jimothy' craze spawns tattoos, video game characters, more

Seattle’s viral short-spined raccoon, Jimothy, has taken the internet by storm — inspiring brands and organizations nationwide to join the fun.

The 'Jimothy' effect: Seattle raccoon inspires mural, food bank donations

Viral raccoon ‘Jimothy’ has become an unlikely internet celebrity, inspiring artwork, a neighborhood mural and thousands of dollars in donations to the Ballard Food Bank.

'Jimothy' the Seattle raccoon goes viral
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A peculiar little raccoon has taken the internet by storm, and now he's become an unlikely celebrity in Seattle. FOX 13's Lauren Donovan shows how "Jimothy" is winning hearts, and even giving back to the community.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

Ballard launches inaugural Pride festival and World Cup watch party

Ballard's first-ever Pride festival and FIFA World Cup watch party brought soccer fans, Pride supporters and neighbors together Friday in the heart of the historic neighborhood.

The Walrus and the Carpenter workers reach contract agreement
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Seattle oyster bar The Walrus and the Carpenter is back open after a bargaining agreement for its employees has been reached.

Seattle's The Walrus and the Carpenter in Ballard closes amid union strike

Ballard restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter has been closed for two days due to safety concerns arising from an ongoing union strike.

Ballard restaurant closes amid worker strike
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The Walrus and the Carpenter in Ballard has closed its doors due to safety concerns as workers from the United Creatures of the sea union continue to strike over alleged unfair labor practices.

Seattle tops World Cup bar crawl list as fans drink bars dry

Seattle tops the list for World Cup host cities when it comes to bar crawls. But for business owners, that high ranking comes with a lot of heavy lifting.

Seattle shuttle connecting Ballard, Golden Gardens Park to start this weekend

King County Metro and the Seattle Department of Transportation are launching a new way to travel to the beach this summer. The Golden Gardens Direct will connect Ballard to Golden Gardens starting later this month.

Seattle's Ballard to host Pride celebration, FIFA watch party on June 26

A stretch of Ballard Ave will transform into a Pride celebration and soccer watch party later this month in the heart of one of Seattle's most historic neighborhoods.

Ballard warehouse fire cause under investigation
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The Seattle Fire Department is still investigation the cause of a large warehouse fire in the Ballard and Fremont neighborhood. FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis joins Good Day Seattle with more information.  

Large commercial warehouse fire in Seattle
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Seattle fire crews battled a large warehouse fire Thursday afternoon in the Ballard neighborhood.