Large lock at Ballard Locks closed until Friday
The Ballard Lock’s large lock chamber has been emptied while crews carry out repairs on the plumbing system. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews dewatered the large lock on Monday …
Meghan Walker
Cat boarding hotel Whiskers Lodge to open soon in Fremont
A new cat-only boarding hotel called Whiskers Lodge (4250 Aurora Ave N) will soon open in Fremont. Owner Kip Brookbank is opening Whiskers Lodge after a decade working at Amazon, …
Over a dozen Ballard businesses join fundraiser for Minneapolis restaurants
Over 70 Seattle restaurants, cafes, and bars—including over a dozen in Ballard—are donating a portion of their proceeds to support Minneapolis restaurants that plan to close and join a nationwide …
Baker’s on Sunset Hill to stay open
Great news for Sunset Hill: The cocktail bar Baker’s has a new owner and will remain open. Earlier this month, Baker’s announced it would be closing at the end of …
Route 40 project update: Sidewalk, bus stop upgrades to Leary Way
Construction is continuing along NW Leary Way in Ballard as part of the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project, with crews advancing utility work, sidewalk construction, and bus stop improvements …
Ballard SeafoodFest rebrands as Ballard Music & Seafoodfest
The Ballard SeafoodFest is returning in 2026 with a new name: It’s now called the Ballard Music & Seafoodfest. Now in its 52nd year, the festival has grown from its …
Dippy Fun closes after two years in Ballard
The gift store Dippy Fun (5512 17th Ave NW) has closed its doors after two years in Ballard. Dippy Fun opened in Ballard in September 2023 and had another location …
Sámi Film Festival returns with Scandinavian indigenous storytelling
The 8th annual Sámi Film Festival is set to return in early February with screenings both in person and online. The festival, organized by the National Nordic Museum and held …
Business closures draw attention, but Ballard data points to steady turnover
For the past several weeks, My Ballard has reported on multiple business closures in Ballard and the surrounding neighborhoods. Ballard said goodbye to local bars Waterwheel Lounge and Schooner Street …
Take home a piece of the Waterwheel Lounge this Saturday
The now-closed Waterwheel Lounge (7034 15th Ave NW) is holding a silent auction this weekend on Saturday, Jan. 24. “This Saturday is your opportunity to own a piece of the …
Cycle & Coffee on Burke-Gilman Trail closes
The coffee and bike shop Cycle & Coffee on the Burke-Gilman Trail (4013 Leary Way NW) has closed. The news came via a letter posted to customers saying they were …
Councilmember Dan Strauss to host town hall on Jan. 28
District 6 Councilmember Dan Strauss is planning his first town hall of 2026 next week on Wednesday, Jan. 28. “This is your chance to ask me questions and for us …