Google has announced it will shutter its Fremont office, with plans to consolidate in its South Lake Union (SLU) campus. The Fremont Google offices have been open for almost two […]
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Ballard Health Club sells to a Ballard resident
The Ballard Health Club (BHC) has a new owner—local Ballardite Kyle Hyde has purchased the central Ballard gym at 2208 NW Market St. Kyle Hyde—a longtime Ballard resident—purchased the club […]

Construction on new 15th Ave NW median starting soon
There’s a new landscaped median coming to 15th Ave NW, and crews will begin construction in March. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says the new median will be on […]

Radiator Whiskey to move into former Ballard Cut space on Ballard Ave
Radiator Whiskey is getting ready to open a new location on Ballard Ave. Radiator Whiskey also has a location in Pike Place Market, is moving into the former Ballard Cut […]

H Mart makes moves to open a store in Ballard
The large supermarket chain H Mart is planning a new store in Ballard at 951 NW Ballard Way. H Mart filed an application for a liquor license in the former […]

Blue Ridge Coffee House to open this summer
A new coffee shop is coming soon to the Blue Ridge neighborhood—Blue Ridge Coffee House plans to open this summer. The owners are Jeff and Ashleigh Root, and they’re renovating […]

Mayor Harrell issues executive order to expedite light rail to Ballard and West Seattle
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to speed up the light rail expansion to Ballard and West Seattle. Harrell, who is also a Sound Transit board member, announced an executive order […]

Upcoming road closures on NW 56th St for maintenance hole work
Sections of NW 56th St in Ballard will be closed temporarily starting next week so crews can perform maintenance hole work. The work is part of the Ship Canal Water […]

Ballard FC to host first round of U.S. Open Cup in a rematch against Spokane Velocity
The local soccer league Ballard FC is getting ready to host the first round of the 2025 U.S. Open Cup in Interbay next month. Ballard FC will host USL League […]

Fishermen’s Terminal Highliner Public House closes permanently after 37 years
The Highliner Public House at Fishermen’s Terminal closed its doors permanently earlier this month. A short note announcing the news on their website reads “The Highliner has permanently closed. Thanks […]

Moshi Moshi Sushi & Izakaya reopens after burst pipe caused extensive water damage
The sushi restaurant Moshi Moshi (5324 Ballard Ave NW) has reopened after an unplanned closure last month. Moshi Moshi closed for repairs in late January due to a burst pipe. […]

Ballard Joann to close as part of nationwide closures
The Ballard Joann Fabrics (2217 NW 57th St) is closing after the fabrics and arts chain store declare bankruptcy twice in the past year. Joann is closing 533 of its […]
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