Waterwheel Lounge will serve its last pint tonight
The beloved dive bar Waterwheel Lounge (7034 15th Ave NW) is closing after its final night of service tonight, December 31. Waterwheel is closing because the property will be turned …
Meghan Walker
Copine to close in May after 10 years in Ballard
The fine-dining restaurant Copine (6460 24th Ave NW) will close permanently in 2026. The owners announced the news on social media, saying May 30, 2026—the end of their current lease—will …
Community group organizes to oppose residential development at Crown Hill Cemetery
A group of Seattle residents is organizing to oppose plans to subdivide and develop residential housing on portions of the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. According to a press release from …
Thai Siam to resume tradition of free Christmas dinners
Thai Siam, the beloved Thai restaurant that closed temporarily earlier this year, is resuming its tradition of giving away free Christmas dinners to those in need. “At Thai Siam, we …
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy protection as company pursues potential sale
Ballard-based Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while pursuing a potential sale of the company. Rad filed the voluntary Chapter 11 petition on Dec. 15 in …
Majestic Bay Theatre’s century-long history in Ballard
By Sophia Cruise, Shoreline College student writer During his childhood, Kenny Alhadeff and his friend would pay 25 cents each for a movie ticket at the American Theater to watch …
Temporary water discoloration possible in parts of Ballard
Some Ballard residents may notice temporary discoloration in their tap water over the next few days as Seattle Public Utilities adjusts water operations, according to a notice from SPU. The …
Nordic Jul carols coming to National Nordic Museum
The National Nordic Museum is bringing some festive cheer this week with a concert of Nordic carols. Choral Arts NW will perform Nordic Jul, a concert of Nordic holiday carols, at …
Moshi Moshi under new ownership, plans to stay open
Moshi Moshi has a new pair of owners after 16 years in Ballard. The new owners, Jay and Myung, are Moshi Moshi‘s fourth owners since it opened in 2009. The …
Kayaker rescue at Ballard Locks leaves one dead
One man died and another was taken to the hospital after a kayaker water rescue at the Ballard Locks on Friday. Emergency crews responded to a kayaker distress call near …
Annual menorah lighting planned in Ballard
It’s time for the annual giant menorah lighting in Ballard. This year’s event will happen on Dec. 14, beginning at 5:15 p.m. at Bergen Place in Ballard. The event will …
New card game showcases several Ballard breweries
A local creator has just released a new card game that features several Ballard breweries: It’s called Dank & Draft, inspired in part by the dense cluster of taprooms in …