The Ballard Ross Dress for Less (1416 NW Ballard Way) is closing on January 16. Ross Dress for Less opened in the Ballard Blocks in 2014. A store employee confirmed the closing date by phone, and the downtown Ross is also closing on January 16, as The Seattle Times reported. Three other regional Ross stores …
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 the new cafe, which previously housed Blue Ridge Realty. The Roots had intended to open last year, but they encountered some permitting delays and finally …
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. 2, reporting that someone had fallen into the water in the 4700 block of Shilshole Ave. NW. SFD told My Ballard that when firefighters arrived, …
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 the former Pour Decisions location. Nielsen is also the former owner of the now-closed Stepping Stone. A sign on the door indicates an eviction order. My …
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 on 15th Ave NW and NW Leary Way, where SDOT says crews will be upgrading the westbound bus stops with new curb bulbs, upgraded curb …
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 into a new apartment complex. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Waterwheel Lounge (@waterwheellounge) The bar opened 51 years ago and has …
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 be its final day. Co-owners Shaun McCrain and Jill Kinney opened Copine in 2016. McCrain was a chef at the now-closed Queen Anne restaurant Book Bindery …
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 the group Save Crown Hill Cemetery, neighbors recently received notice from the City of Seattle about an application that would create residential lots on cemetery …
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 believe Christmas is truly a time for kindness, connection, and sharing. This year, we are opening our doors to offer a warm, FREE Christmas Dinner …
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 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. In the filing, Rad Power Bikes listed total assets of about $32.1 million and total …
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 some of his favorite films grace the silver screen. There, Alhadeff experienced the iconic adventures of John Wayne and Burt Lancaster as they set off …
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 changes may affect drinking water in certain neighborhoods shown in orange on the map below. Officials say the water remains safe to use, and any …