‘The Ice Box’ arcade opens in old Allied Ice spot, bowling may be next
Over 45 years ago at the edge of Ballard and Fremont, Allied Ice was born, providing blocks of ice for the fleet of nearby fishing boats. As time went on, …
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Briefs: Ballard Commons, Nickelsville, Loyal Heights, Joli and more
A hodgepodge of Ballard news to share from our inbox… – BALLARD COMMONS: The Seattle PI published a story about Seattle Police handing out $500 trespassing tickets to campers at …
Seafood producer Keyport leaving Ballard over ‘challenging business climate’
One of Ballard’s largest fishing-related businesses, Keyport is pulling its seafood business out of Ballard and moving its corporate office to Edmonds. “Seattle has been our home for 20 years, …
Skillet in Ballard closes down
A little off the beaten path — and still recovering from a flood last year — Skillet has closed its Ballard restaurant for good. “After 5 years, we sadly announce …
Starbucks closes store in Interbay
The Starbucks next to the Red Mill on West Dravus in Interbay closed for good on Sunday. “As we continue to take steps to make sure we’re meeting customer’s needs, …
New beauty shop opens in Sunset Hill
The historic building on 32nd Ave. NW that was home to the Sunset Hill Barber Shop for decades has a new tenant: Essential Apothecary Alchemist. “I was looking for a …
Volterra is closing on New Years Eve, searching for new home in Ballard area
One of Ballard’s most beloved restaurants is closing. But only temporarily. “Our building is being sold,” Volterra co-owner Michelle Quisenberry told My Ballard. “We are actively looking for a new …
Kolstrand Building sells for $9.9 million
Home to neighborhood hotspots Walrus & Carpenter, Barnacle and Staple & Fancy, the historic Kolstrand Building on Ballard Ave. has sold for $9.9 million. King County records show the buyer …
New Ballard taproom Locust Cider opening soon
Update on 12/20: Locust Cider is now open. Earlier: As soon as the liquor license is approved, Woodinville’s Locust Cider is opening a taproom in Old Ballard on 22nd and …
Ballard business briefs: The Mailbox, Fit Massage, Fit36
The longtime owner of The Mailbox in Loyal Heights, Ferrol Williams, is retiring after 21 years and has sold the business to Ballard residents Andrew and Melissa Wagenbrenner. A neighborhood …
After a century in business, Crown Hill Hardware is closing
One of Seattle’s oldest small businesses, Crown Hill Hardware on 15th Ave. NW is closing at the end of the month. “I’ve been here a long time. It just has …
The Ridgeback Cafe opens on 65th
There’s another new addition to the cluster of businesses at the foot of Phinney Ridge on 65th St. — the Ridgeback Cafe. The family-friendly restaurant opened for business on Friday …