Starbucks opens in former 7-Eleven, Jack-in-the-Box location on Leary
A new Starbucks cafe and drive-thru has opened at 999 Leary Way NW, in the former 7-Eleven and Jack-in-the-Box location. Starbucks announced plans to build a new store at that …
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Where to watch the Super Bowl in Ballard
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and there are plenty of options for watching the game in Ballard. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl …
Ballard Hullabaloo shopping event to return this month
The annual clearance shopping event featuring Ballard shops is returning this month to the Leif Erikson Hall (2245 NW 57th St). The Ballard Alliance is putting on the Ballard Hullabaloo …
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 …
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 …