News across King County
Starbucks closes Leary Way cafe eight months after opening
The Starbucks at 999 NW Leary Way has closed as part of the company’s nationwide cafe closures. Starbucks announced it would close 250 underperforming stores as part of a large ... Read more
Chermak Construction earns two golds in Best of the PNW awards
Chermak Construction has been recognized in five categories in The Seattle Times’ 2026 Best in the PNW awards. Chermak earned gold — the highest level of recognition — in two […]
Expedia cuts 58 six-figure Seattle jobs targeting data scientists and finance staff
SEATTLE — Expedia Group is permanently cutting 58 jobs at its Interbay headquarters in Seattle, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) received by the Washington Employment Security Department on Tuesday, September 22. The separations are scheduled…
Koshari to open in former Kahlo & Loyal space
The Egyptian and Lebanese eatery Koshari is moving into a new space in Ballard at 5604 17th Ave NW. Koshari is owned by husband-and-wife team Ayman Almasri and Amani Abouammo. ... Read more
GoodMart to open on Ballard Ave this week
Seattle chef Victor Steinbrueck is opening his newest venture this week: GoodMart is scheduled to open at 5130 Ballard Ave NW this Thursday, Sept. 24. Steinbrueck, who also owns Local ... Read more
Repair shop We Fix Old Stuff opening in Ballard
A repair shop specializing in lighting and other household objects is opening a new workshop in Ballard on Friday, Oct. 2. We Fix Old Stuff will operate at 4818 14th ... Read more
Oracle cuts 359 high-paid Seattle-area jobs in latest AI restructuring push
SEATTLE — Oracle America Inc. announced on Monday, September 14, that it will permanently eliminate 359 positions held by remote workers across Washington state and employees at its two downtown Seattle offices as part of a broader organizational change driven by the adoption of…
Leiren Designs to close Ballard bridal shop
Leiren Designs will soon close its Ballard store at 8309 NW 15th St. Owner Madison McBride shared the news on Instagram, saying she’ll be holding a liquidation sale on Sept. ... Read more
Town & Country Markets Ballard to celebrate 40th anniversary
Town & Country Markets Ballard (1400 NW 56th St) will mark its 40th anniversary with a community celebration later this month. Town & Country Markets opened its Ballard location in ... Read more
Samyan Thai restaurant coming to former Nua Thai location
There’s a new Thai street food restaurant coming to the former Nua Thai location at 5410 17th Ave NW. It’s called Samyan, and according to the liquor license application, the ... Read more
Meet Dr. Heather Mahurin: General Dermatology Care Now Available in Ballard
This is sponsored content Ballard residents looking for a dermatologist have a new option for convenient, comprehensive skin care close to home. Heather Mahurin, MD, FAAD, is now seeing patients ... Read more
Lupe’s Situ Tacos to feature in upcoming “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” episode
Lupe’s Situ Tacos (5239 Ballard Ave NW) will soon be featured in an episode of Guy Fieri’s TV show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Situ Tacos, which Esquire named one of ... Read more