Named after an engineer who played a key role in their development, the Chittenden Locks are the busiest in the country, with as many as 50,000 vessels passing through each year. Locals typically call ...

A man died Friday afternoon after kayaking near the Ballard Locks, according to Seattle medics. Medics responded to a call about a kayaker in distress around 2:30 p.m. Rescue swimmers entered the ...

This piece is from our latest This City Block series, which highlights stories from Ballard. If a visit to Ballard is on your list of local urban walks this spring, I have a fun itinerary for you.