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 …
The Krause Collective named to the 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list in the U.S.
This is a paid advertisement It is with great pleasure that RBC Wealth Management is pleased to announce The Krause Collective was named to the 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management …
Take home a piece of the Waterwheel Lounge this Saturday
The now-closed Waterwheel Lounge (7034 15th Ave NW) is holding a silent auction this weekend on Saturday, Jan. 24. “This Saturday is your opportunity to own a piece of the …
PawsVIP Ballard now open: Dog daycare & boarding, 5am–9pm daily
This is a paid advertisement Hey neighbors! PawsVIP Ballard is now open at 4733 Ballard Ave NW! Our hours are 5 am–9 pm, 7 days a week, to accommodate folks …
Cycle & Coffee on Burke-Gilman Trail closes
The coffee and bike shop Cycle & Coffee on the Burke-Gilman Trail (4013 Leary Way NW) has closed. The news came via a letter posted to customers saying they were …
Councilmember Dan Strauss to host town hall on Jan. 28
District 6 Councilmember Dan Strauss is planning his first town hall of 2026 next week on Wednesday, Jan. 28. “This is your chance to ask me questions and for us …
Construction update on Ballard Pump Station project
Work is ongoing in Ballard as part of the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Ship Canal Water Quality Project, with crews building infrastructure designed to help reduce polluted stormwater and sewage …
Mayor Wilson delays homeless encampment removal on Burke-Gilman
A homeless encampment removal was postponed on Tuesday, Jan. 13, after Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson visited the site and spoke with people living there. The encampment is located at NW …
Kochendorfer’s to move into former Fish Ladder Lounge on Leary
There’s a new concept called Kochendorfer’s moving into the former Fish Ladder Lounge location at 4910 Leary Ave NW. John Kochendorfer, owner of Kochendorfer’s, brings 16 years of brewery experience …
National Nordic Museum hosts chef tasting tied to current culinary exhibit
The National Nordic Museum is hosting a tasting event featuring local chefs as part of its current exhibition, New Nordic: Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place, which runs through March 8, 2026. …
Ballard Citydog! Club closing after 11 years
The dog daycare and boarding facility Citydog! is closing its Ballard location at 1400 NW Market St. on January 31. Citydog! has two locations: One in Ballard and another in …