Blue Ridge Coffee House now open on 15th Ave NW
There’s a new coffee shop in the neighborhood: Blue Ridge Coffee House opened its doors over the weekend at 9925 15th Ave NW. Owners Jeff and Ashleigh Root are behind …
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79-year-old man dies after falling off dock in Ballard
A 79-year-old man died on Friday after falling into the water off a dock in Ballard. Seattle Fire says they received a 911 call at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. …
Schooner Street Pub closes after six months
The recently opened Schooner Street Pub (8000 15th Ave NW) has just closed after only six months in business. Schooner Street Pub owner Liz Nielsen opened the pub in June in …
Route 40 work continues in Ballard on Leary, 15th Ave NW
The project to update Route 40 through Ballard is continuing this month, with crews conducting electrical work and other upgrades at bus stops and crosswalks. The current work is happening …
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 …
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 …